United Kingdom: the famous “fish and chips” threatened by the war in Ukraine

Brighton (UK) is one of the favorite places of the English to enjoy a fish and chips. But right now, times are tough for producers. They lack fish white, because 30 to 40% cod came from Russia. However, the country is the target of multiple economic sanctions, in the face of the war in Ukraine. As for thefrying oil was mainly imported from Ukraine. In restaurant C.aptain’s fish & chips, the staff are worried. “I have been in this industry for almost 30 years. There have never been shortages of fish, we have never seen a shortage of any product, not like what we are experiencing now“, says Pam Sandhuthe owner.

The restaurant is also suffering from widespread inflation, which is driving up energy and potato prices. VSUnlike other competitors, the restaurant of Pam Sandhu has not increased its prices, and relies on its loyal customers. To compensate for the lack of fish, the English relied on their fishermen. LHowever, the opposite has happened, due to the economic context. UK, 3,000 signs of “fish and chips” are already threatened with closing following the pandemic, Brexit and inflation. The war in Ukraine could hasten their disappearance.