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One of Britain’s favourite foods could be under threat as the UK faces a tomato shortage.

The shortage of tomatoes, which, according to the government, was brought on by poor weather conditions in Europe and Africa, has seen the price of the vegetable reportedly increase by 400%. The price increase has left some companies unable to afford to make passata pizza base.

The shortage could mean pizza chefs have to get creative with their ingredients, according to experts. President of the UK Italian Chef Federation, Enzo Oliveri, has called on the government to cap the price of tomatoes, but said: “I don’t see any light at the end of the tunnel.”

UK facing pizza crisis as price of tomatoes increase by 400% amid national shortage of vegetables