Fruit and Veg | What Britain Buys and Sells in a Day

Duration: 59'03''

Synopsis

Ed Balls, Ade Adepitan and Cherry Healey delve into the hectic world of Britain's imports and exports. Ed is at London Gateway to see how fruit and veg arrives on our shelves in tip-top condition.

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