26 Aug 2022 --- Potential carbon dioxide shortages are being closely monitored amid fears that a pause in ammonia production at a large UK-based C02 supplier will cause problems. F&B industry bodies are extremely cautious after CF Fertilisers decided to halt production because of surging energy costs. Any closures could have knock-on effects on the soft drinks sector, brewers and farming. Meanwhile, other countries are also flagging C02 shortages.