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Domestic and export orders are rising for small firms

10-May-2012

By Sarah Hills

Full order books are predicted for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).

Food manufacturers face jobs ‘time bomb’

10-May-2012

By Sarah Hills

The food industry is facing a “demographic time bomb” with an ageing workforce and not enough talent to fill the skills gap, according to industry experts.