CO2 Supply Crisis Threatens to Dampen Football Fever
- Welsh pubs and shops face beer and soft drinks shortage during World Cup
- CO2 supply issue due to longer break in ammonia production
- UK affected along with Benelux and France
- Tesco shows carbonated drinks as unavailable on website
- British Soft Drinks Association and Beer and Pub Association monitoring the situation
A beer and soft drinks shortage has hit the industry in Welsh pubs and shops just in time for massively increased demand during the World Cup. The cause of the shortage has been attributed to a longer break in production of ammonia, one of the key sources of food grade CO2 in Europe. This situation is described as the worst CO2 supply problem in decades by trade journal Gas World. Although it’s unclear which companies have been affected, the shortfall could cause struggle for brewers to keep up with increased demands and shortages on supermarket drinks aisles. The UK has been particularly affected as the only major CO2 plant operated earlier this week and imports were affected in Benelux and France. Tesco has already shown a number of carbonated drinks as unavailable in its website, including own-label Schweppes lemonade and Dr Pepper. Director general of the British Soft Drinks Association, Gavin Partington, said: ‘The shortage of CO2 across northern Europe is impacting a wide range of businesses across the food and drink sector. Soft drinks producers in the UK are taking active steps to maintain their service to customers including working with their suppliers to mitigate the impact as well as looking at alternative sources.’ CEO of the British Beer and Pub Association, Brigid Simmonds, added: ‘We are aware of a situation affecting the availability of CO2 across Europe, which has now started to impact beer producers in the UK. We have recommended our members to continue to liaise with their providers directly where they have concerns over supply. “We will continue to monitor the situation carefully. However, given the time of year and the World Cup, this situation has arisen at an unfortunate time for the brewing industry.’
Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate information about the CO2 shortage affecting the beer and soft drinks industry in Welsh pubs and shops, cites sources such as Gas World and quotes from industry representatives. It also explains the cause of the shortage and potential consequences for businesses.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about a current issue affecting the beer and soft drinks industry due to CO2 shortage, with quotes from industry experts. It does not contain irrelevant or misleading information, but it could provide more details on the long-term consequences of this situation and potential solutions.
Financial Relevance: Yes
Financial Markets Impacted: The shortage could cause struggles for brewers and soft drink companies, impacting their sales and potentially affecting stock prices.
Financial Rating Justification: This article discusses a CO2 supply problem that is causing a beer and soft drinks shortage in the UK, which may lead to decreased sales and financial impacts on affected companies.
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Impact Rating Of The Extreme Event: No
Extreme Rating Justification: There is no extreme event mentioned in the article.
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