Ginger nuts to return to shelves – but bourbon blight continues

Limited production starts at United Biscuits factory while a cargo of treats has been flown in to ease crisis

McVitie's Biscuits
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A crisis that might have brought UK biscuit lovers to breaking point appears to be easing, with some of the nation's favourite brands set to return to shop shelves.

The severe flooding that hit Carlisle during Storm Desmond in December caused an almost total shutdown of the town's United Biscuits factory, the source of much-loved snacks including McVitie's ginger nuts, Crawford's custard creams and Carr's water crackers. The factory also produces several supermarket own brands and other biscuit varieties, such as bourbons.

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