Co-op boss Murrells: 'No-deal will bring gaps on shelves'
Mr Murrells said his group was currently importing and stockpiling food and produce including apples, pears and blueberries, to help stave off post-Brexit shortages."We'll be working continually with our suppliers to try and move fresh products through from the southern hemisphere, especially in produce and fruits to try and ensure we keep as much of the availability that's possible.
"In terms of non-fresh goods, he said the group is stockpiling toilet rolls, water and long-life grocery products, to a limited extent. "Co-op customers should feel reassured that they'll be able to get what they need if we crash out without a deal." He added that the group was hopeful that UK ports would have made more progress in dictating how fast goods could be imported beyond"the early concerns that the Yellowhammer report said". The government document said the flow of cross-Channel goods could be reduced to 40% of current rates on day one, with"significant disruption lasting up to six months". Mr Murrells also spoke about the impact of a currently weak pound - brought about by the uncertainty around Brexit and the government's approach to it - on customers and suppliers alike. He said:"There's no doubt a weaker pound puts some pressure into inflation. We'll be forever working with our suppliers to make sure they are supported, to absorb as much as we can of food inflation."
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