UK’s food and drink exports to EU drop nearly 50% in first quarter
Sales of food and drink from the UK to the EU fell by 47% in Q1 2021 compared with the same period last year, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reports.
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
Chancellor unveils ‘winter economy plan’ for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced another support scheme for UK businesses which will replace the existing furlough scheme. The winter economy plan will see the Government and employers pay one-third of workers equivalent salary each for the next six months from...
FDF responds to latest Covid-19 restrictions for hospitality sector
The latest measures laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be the “fatal blow” to manufacturers which supply the foodservice and hospitality industries, according to chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright. The new restrictions will...
