Brexit and food Shortages

[Whippets]

Was curious to know is anyone stockpiling food in case we crash out of Brexit and if so what items ?

You know there are about a hundred threads on this already?

Check the Brexit topic, there are a lot of very informative threads and debates on the matter. Short answer: yes, some are. Others chime in to suggest that this in itself will cause shortages. There’s a light sprinkling of patriotic magical realism. And repeat.

No I didn’t as I don’t come on very often.

No, I'm not going to die if I can't buy an avocado or a tomato.

It’s not just going to be avocados and tomatoes. And you might be fine, but what about the families struggling as it is, that cannot afford an increase in food?

Op there’s some great resources in the Brexit topic, lots of info on what to stockpile and tips etc.

nope, the more people stock pile now, the more the possibility of food shortages becomes likely.

That’s not how preemptive stockpiling works

fascinated to know how stockpiling works! When we had possible feel shortages everyone and his dog went out and filled up their car and we ran out. Not a huge stretch to think the same will happen here with food. It's happened before during spells of bad weather when people have rushed en masse to Asda to fill their chest freezer etc..

fuel not feel!

That’s because that’s panic buying. If I buy 6 cans of beans today they’re not going to still be out of stock in October are they?

This is why you do it before the event. So you don’t have to rely on low stocks when Brexit actually happens.

@Whippets if you’re genuinely interested in stockpiling, here’s the Brexit topic so you can read some preparation threads www.mumsnet.com/Talk/eu_referendum_2016_

It makes sense to stock up on essentials. When KFC changed their delivery firm they ran out of chicken and had to close 100's of stores in the UK. The only change was the delivery firm, yet a huge international name was massively affected.

@MustardScreams That’s because that’s panic buying. If I buy 6 cans of beans today they’re not going to still be out of stock in October are they?

Exactly! I don’t know why people find this so hard to get. I think you can see how it’s affected supermarkets as there seems to be more of a focus and offers on ‘stocking up’. It’s the exact opposite of causing shortages.

There’s plenty of availability at the moment so people buying extra bog roll and beans will encourage the supermarkets to order more.

As a PP has said, redlilly that’s panic buying, not stockpiling. If everyone went out and did a huge shop on the same day then you’re right that would be an issue.

Stockpiling usually happens over a longer period of time and means that you don’t need to go out and buy food/essentials at the point everyone else is emptying the shelves. It doesn’t affect the supply chain badly because people are usually just buying a couple of extra things at a time and it’s happening at a point that shops can easily replenish what they’ve sold with daily deliveries.

No because i am not that neurotic or sas

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@MustardScreams get a life

Platalus, presumably you have sufficient income to cope with significant price rides? What about those who do not?

@FuckFacePlatapus can you explain exactly why a No Deal Brexit won’t affect you or anyone else with reputable sources please?

In answer to your question OP, pasta, rice, porridge oats, sugar, flour and yeast. But from what the government website says fresh food may be an issue. So frozen veg, tinned tomatoes, tinned beans, lentils etc, cooking oil and toilet roll. What I keep in the cupboard anyway, but a bit more.

It will insulate us against food price increases whilst we readjust our purse strings, and lessen the impact if there are shortages for a while.

There always seem to be bun fights on MN about this, but it's no big deal. I don't have a garage full, just one extra cupboard. And it will all get used whatever the outcome.