Food and drink industry predicts CO2 shortages
Britain could face another round of CO2 shortages unless a new deal is struck to secure 60% of the UK’s supply. CO2 is used across numerous industries, including stunning animals for humane slaughter, extending the shelf life of food, making drinks fizzy, aiding in surgical operations and cooling nuclear power plants. A Food and Drink Federation spokeswoman said: “The security of food-grade CO2 supplies in the UK has been a…