Beer, fizzy drinks and meat supplies threatened as CO2 shortage deepens | The Independent

Beer, fizzy drinks and meat supplies threatened as CO2 shortage deepens | The Independent
"The UK is bracing itself for a severe shortage of CO2 gas impacting supplies of beer, fizzy drink and meat, according to reports.
Supermarkets shelves and restaurants are expected to be affected this week given that the gas is instrumental to the production of carbonated drinks and meat processing.
...The government said it had a close eye on the situation, adding the country had access to CO2 beyond the plants.
...“The UK benefits from having access to highly diverse sources of gas supply to ensure households, businesses and heavy industry get the energy they need at a fair price.”...Read all.