https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/costcrisis/Recent content in costcrisis on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 01 Jul 2026 05:08:04 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fish-chip-shops-in-england-face-mushy-pea-shortage-amid-rising-costs/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:08:04 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fish-chip-shops-in-england-face-mushy-pea-shortage-amid-rising-costs/England’s beloved fish and chip shops are confronting a troubling shortage of a staple menu item: mushy peas. This shortage, coupled with rising costs and supply chain pressures, is placing significant strain on chip shop owners across the country. Andrew Crook, President of the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF), highlighted the growing challenges faced by the industry. “It’s just one more issue on top of many others,” he said. “We rely heavily on peas and potatoes, and the weather this year has severely impacted both crops.