Heatwave-Blighted Vegetables Still Tasty: Ugly Produce Finds a Market
Unusually hot weather has caused misshapen and sun-damaged vegetables like cauliflowers and potatoes to appear in UK fields. Retailers and chefs are now promoting these "ugly" vegetables as perfectly good to eat, reducing food waste and helping farmers manage an unpredictable harvest. It highlights how climate extremes are reshaping food supply chains and consumer attitudes.