UK food industry vacancy rate increases above national trend
Food and drink manufacturers have reported a higher vacancy rate above the latest overall UK labour market figures, with 6.3 unfilled positions for each 100 jobs in the second quarter of 2022.
Food industry urged to undertake quality checks for new CO2 suppliers
Food manufacturers are being urged by assurance provider LRQA to prioritise quality checks when choosing new CO2 suppliers, to minimise food fraud risk.
Home grown fruit and vegetable production to receive government boost
Plans to “boost” home grown fruit and vegetable production and “drive the growth” of high-tech horticulture have been set out by environment secretary Ranil Jayawardena.
Latest figures reveal that supermarket own label lines continue to grow
Sales of supermarket own label lines continue to increase as consumers shift from branded products. Own label sales increased by 8.1% in September, while branded items declined by 0.7%, according to Kantar’s latest figures.
APPG to hold inquiry into the food supply chain
The Food and Drink Supply Chain All-Party Parliamentary Group has announced it will hold a “special” inquiry session on 19th October, “examining” the impact of the energy crisis on the food and drink supply chain.
