"European Union Inflation Rate is at 9.90%, compared to 10.00% last month and 6.20% last year. This is higher than the long term average of 2.12%."
https://ycharts.com/indicators/europe_inflation_rate
> The UK is absolutely capable of tapping EU supply,
I don't understand what are you trying to falsify. CNBC or their news about the UK not being able to import as it used to from the Eu.
"...James Walton, chief economist at the Institute of Grocery Distribution, told CNBC: “The U.K. is highly reliant on imports of fresh produce at all times of year, especially in winter — the EU accounts for much of this import volume. If there are shortfalls in production in the EU, then it would make sense that EU producers would serve their local demand first. This leaves less available for export to the U.K...”"
Having a 'free' trade deal does not mean that you will get priority over the domestic buyer as an outsider.
> I'm eating Spanish cherry tomatoes as I type
Your personal experience does not constitute a statistic.