Sardine shortage hits French markets
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The shortage, experts say, comes down to overfishing and climate change, with warming waters reducing plankton and shrinking sardine populations. Much of the supply comes from Morocco, now struggling to keep up with demand.
Breakdown
- Canned sardines are becoming harder to find in France, with potential price increases.
- Experts cite overfishing and climate change as main causes for the sardine shortage. 5s
- Morocco, the main supplier to France, is struggling to meet demand due to warming waters and reduced plankton. 19s
- Moroccan sardines now make up two out of three cans sold in France. 47s
- The scarcity is raising concerns that sardines could become a luxury item in France. 1m 0s