UK food industry sets out “clear ways” of overcoming labour shortages
The UK food and drink sector has set out recommendations in a new report, asking the government for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the current workforce shortages across the food supply chain.
Iceland MD says Christmas supply chain at risk
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland, warned that further disruptions to the food supply chain could lead to bigger stock problems months along the line.
Covid disruption among factors driving drop in red meat exports
Covid-19 is among a list of factors that have impacted red meat exports during the first half of 2021, according to data analysed by HCC.
Driver shortages “likely to worsen”, warn lobby groups
Logistics UK and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have called on the government to review current policy on HGV drivers, to tackle the driver shortages across the food supply chain.
2 Sisters founder warns of “worst food shortages in 75 years”
Ranjit Singh Boparan, founder and president at 2 Sisters Food Group, said the supply issues facing the food sector were the most difficult he has ever seen.
Self-isolation exemption given to some food workers
When contacted by NHS Test and Trace, staff at hundreds of food production sites will be able to continue working if they test negative daily, whether or not they are vaccinated.
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