As a 'ps' to yesterday's post - and in case you were thinking that the whole issue of food shortages is just something for the so-called 'poorer' nations to worry about, take a look at what is in store - or not - for Iceland on the back of the currency woes, according to a Bloomberg report. With no foreign currency, the country's supermarkets are facing low stock levels and no money to pay for imports. Looks like it will be a long cold winter unless the IMF steps in to help.
Cold comfort for Iceland as food shortages loom
As a 'ps' to yesterday's post - and in case you were thinking that the whole issue of food shortages is just something for the so-called 'poorer' nations to worry about, take a look at what is in store - or not - for Iceland on the back of the currency woes, according to a Bloomberg report. With no foreign currency, the country's supermarkets are facing low stock levels and no money to pay for imports. Looks like it will be a long cold winter unless the IMF steps in to help.
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