Food worker isolation policy “doesn’t go far enough”, says NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) has vocalised concern about the isolation exemptions for food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers, claiming that it “doesn’t go far enough to avoid disruption” further down the supply chain.
Scottish Bakers respond to self- isolation exemption
Scottish Bakers has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of Covid-19 cases.
Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
Food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers contacted by NHS Test and Trace will be able to continue working if they test negative daily, whether or not they are vaccinated.
IGD unveils online resources to help prioritise food surplus redistribution
The second phase of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)’s programme urges the food industry to support the charities and community groups that supply food to people in need via new online resources.
“Stakes are high” for supply chain as Government proposes NI Protocol changes
The supply chain industry has responded to the UK Government’s call to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol and its potential impact on businesses.
