Britain's Imperfect Harvest: The Unlikely Consequences of Climate Change The scorching heatwave gripping the UK has brought an unexpected sight to supermarkets across the country: wonky, sun tanned vegetables that once would have been deemed unacceptable.
As farmers struggle with one of the driest and hottest growing seasons on record, retailers are reevaluating their stance on cosmetic defects.
Crops under stress due to depleted water reserves and extreme temperatures are resulting in significant losses for growers.