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by macliam » Wed Feb 22 2023 12:38pm
You can't put everything in the UK down to Brexit (much yes, but not all). British companies seem to have an ability to shoot themselves in the foot - particularly when it comes to "getting a bargain". Remember how much of the Brexit negotiations were because the Brexiteers were convinced that if they stayed tough they'd get it all? remember how well that turned out? Well the same thing with the supermarkets..... fruit and vegetables available in Europe, but noboby wants to do all the hard work of getting it to the UK for the lowest price..... so we miss out.
Of course, the supermarkets could cut their profits to ensure supply.... but there's a little cartel that keeps prices high to feed them. Butter in the UK, big market, no VAT as it's a "staple", cheapest c£1.99, premium £2.50-£2.75 (Kerrygold, President, etc.)... all due to "world prices". - Portugal, non-staple, smaller market, 8% VAT, premium butter €2.04 ... that's less than the cost of the cheapest in the UK. Go figure.....
Just because I'm paranoid, it doesn't mean they're not out to get me
