Domestic food and drink exports at an all time high
The FDF has compiled the latest export figures released by HM’s Customs and Excise and UK-grown food has reached a record level.
The FDF has compiled the latest export figures released by HM’s Customs and Excise and UK-grown food has reached a record level.
UK food and drink businesses are responding to labour shortages by hiring more area-specific apprentices, new figures reveal.
NFU’s president, Minette Batters has said the comments from Tesco’s chairman, John Allan, come from: “Living in a parallel universe.”
Food and drink inflation has continued to rise to 16.4% a rate not seen for 45 years. The cost of basics such as milk, cheese and eggs are leading the charge.
Trade bodies from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the new Budget but expressed disappointment over others.