Where's the slice?

A single lemon is selling for around 28p - more than double the price last year and experts reckon supplies could have virtually run out by the end of July. The scarcity could continue until September when European crops are ready.

The world markets were relying on bumper crops from the Southern Hemisphere following a terrible season in Europe but low temperatures and late frosts have led to a fall in output. Higher demand from the growing middle class in Russia, India and China is also pushing up prices.

Vodka and cokes, it is then.