VOICED: London's fruit and veg dealers scraping bottom of the barrel

The video discusses the impact of a volcanic ash cloud on the New Spitalfields market in London, where traders like Farmstand and Sun Fresh face significant financial losses due to disrupted airfreight from Africa and South Asia. Despite these challenges, the UK remains resilient in its local produce supply, ensuring no major food shortages. The situation highlights the dependency on exotic imports and the potential for local produce to sustain the market.

What has caused the farmstand in New Spitalfields market to be virtually empty?

How many boxes of fresh produce do they normally receive daily?

What types of produce have the traders been forced to sell instead of their usual stock?

What is the estimated financial loss per week mentioned by the traders?

What does the speaker suggest about the UK's ability to feed itself despite the airfreight issues?