Poor fishing halts UK sardine supply, shelves empty

UK supermarkets are experiencing a shortage of sardines, leaving shoppers struggling to find the canned fish. This scarcity has prompted concern, particularly among pet owners. The shortage is attributed to poor fishing conditions off the coast of Morocco, a primary source for the UK's sardine supply. Major supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and Morrisons are reporting empty shelves for both branded and own-brand sardine products. This follows recent stock shortages of other items, including Percy Pig sweets due to a cyberattack on M&S. Consumers have expressed frustration on social media regarding the sardine availability.