“We need action now to save Christmas”, says Scottish food sector
Organisations across Scotland’s food and drink industry have urged the UK and Scottish governments to tackle the labour crisis before the festive season.
UK food chain calls for ‘Recovery Visa’ to address labour shortages
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is asking for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the current workforce shortages across the supply chain.
Christmas supply chain under threat, says Iceland boss
Managing director of Iceland Richard Walker has spoken out about the current HGV driver crisis, calling for change to current visa restrictions on goods drivers.
Campden BRI launches research project on Covid-safe factory hygiene
Campden BRI is looking for partners to help with a new study assessing Covid-caused hygiene practices for safer food production.
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.
