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<< The UK has only two plants producing carbon dioxide and one is closed for maintenance, threatening to leave drinks makers high and dry.
"It's already stopping production," said Brigid Simmonds, head of the British Beer and Pub Association.
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CO2 comes from ammonia plants that manufacture fertiliser. But as demand for fertiliser peaks in winter, manufacturers often shut down during the summer for maintenance work.
Currently at least five CO2 producers across northern Europe are offline for maintenance >>
CO2 shortage threatens beer supplies
"It's already stopping production," said Brigid Simmonds, head of the British Beer and Pub Association.
...
CO2 comes from ammonia plants that manufacture fertiliser. But as demand for fertiliser peaks in winter, manufacturers often shut down during the summer for maintenance work.
Currently at least five CO2 producers across northern Europe are offline for maintenance >>
CO2 shortage threatens beer supplies