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What foods are most affected?

The story highlights a record £33.1 billion spent on food imports, but doesn't specify which foods are most affected. However, with the warmest summer recorded, crops sensitive to heat and drought, like certain fruits, vegetables, and grains, are likely to be more impacted, increasing our reliance on imports for these items.

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UK food import spending hits record high, raising supply fears

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Which fruits are hardest hit? Are UK farmers struggling? What about meat and dairy?

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