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Britain on the brink of pie crisis as shortage of foil tins hits bakeries

2021-10-16 00:00:00.0 太阳报-英国新闻原网页

BRITAIN is on the brink of a pie crisis amid a “perfect storm” threatening bakeries.

The problem for pie makers comes from a shortage of foil tins and ongoing supply issues.

Rocketing aluminium prices have left Britain on the brink of a pie crisis

Aluminium prices have rocketed 48 per cent this year to a global 13-year high on the back of demand, shipping bottlenecks and production curbs in China.

The British Pie Association last night encouraged independent and national pie-makers to recycle their tins rather than throw them away.

The big companies, including the producers of footie favourite Pukka Pies, promised they were working hard to “not let customers down”.

Pukka boss Isaac Fisher said: “There’s no doubt there are big challenges in the foil market. Demand during the pandemic, coupled with labour shortages and inflation, have created a perfect storm.

“As the People’s Pie, it’s our No？1 -priority to keep feeding the nation. We’ve taken steps to make sure our bakery has a continued supply of foils.”

These are integral to baking pies as they act as a barrier to protect the bottom and crust from overbaking.

There are also fears that mince pies could be affected as the nation starts preparing for Christmas.

China is the world’s biggest aluminium producer but supply has been hit and demand has seen global prices reach a high of ￡2,303 a ton.

The big companies, including the producers of footie favourite Pukka Pies, promised they were working hard to 'not let customers down' Credit: Alamy