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British sandwich shops, including Pret a Manger, are grappling with a cornichon shortage, those tiny pickled cucumbers essential for balancing rich flavors in sandwiches like jambon-beurre and ham and egg combos. The issue stems from the Strait of Hormuz closure, causing fertilizer and energy costs to skyrocket, affecting cucumber greenhouses and driving up wholesale veggie prices. Sandwich shops are scrambling to secure supplies, with one London maker planning to stockpile a metric ton. Supermarkets remain stocked, but growers warn of potential supply reductions if costs dont decrease.

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