British cheese exports boosted by Asian and Oceania markets
The latest figures from HMRC show that cheese exports totalled 2,300 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021, driven by increasing demand in South Korea, China, Australia and New Zealand.
McDonald’s becomes latest restaurant hit by supply chain issues
The fast-food restaurant chain has experienced difficulties in stocking a number of their branches due to a lack of HGV drivers amid a national shortage.
Supply chain calls for reform on HGV legislation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Logistics UK have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to inform the government of the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply industry.
Hauliers ‘avoiding’ food industry due to Brexit-related admin
Almost a third (31%) of haulage companies said they were having to avoid working with the food and drinks industry, due to increased checks and admin.
Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH
“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.
Arla experiencing “driver shortage crisis”
Major dairy supplier to supermarkets Arla has been hit by the national HGV driver shortage, resulting in some delivery shortfalls.
