General · 16 September 2026
UK heatwaves will make food prices rise in 2027
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Extreme heat is already changing how food tastes, ripens, and behaves, with some wines from Champagne allowed to reach 15% alcohol. Drought has also forced France to temporarily change rules for dozens of protected cheeses, as cows cannot graze scorched fields. Experts expect an El Niño weather cycle to impact import prices, leading to higher food costs next year.
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