British food chain at threat of collapse amid labour shortages: BMPA
The UK food and drink supply chain is at risk of shutting down if labour shortages are not addressed, according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).
Archives for June 28, 2021
World Steak Challenge 2021 open for entries
The prestigious World Steak Challenge (WSC) is back and the steaks have never been higher.
Unite calls off strike action at JDE to facilitate talks
Trade union Unite has called off industrial action at Jacob Douwe Egberts’ (JDE’s) Banbury plant in order to facilitate talks with the manufacture over ‘fire and rehire’ plans for workers.
Food manufacturers adopt industry 4.0 via Made Smarter
Potato producer Fylde Fresh and Fabulous, chocolate manufacturer Ye Olde Friars and cake and pudding maker Classic Desserts are among the latest businesses to sign up to the north west Made Smarter Adoption programme.
Food and drink industry threatened by ‘labour crisis’
More than three quarters of food and drink firms expect chronic labour shortages in 2021, according to a new report from the Association of Labour Providers (ALP).
Me & My Team
Me & My Team: inside track on Wyke Farms export hub
An extension to Wyke Farms's Wincanton cheese store and export packing facility was completed in February 2021, transforming it into an export centre of excellence and the timing was perfect, says operations director Pete Hooper.
New front-of-pack labelling issues environmental scores
A new front-of-pack labelling system that issues environmental scores on food products is set to launch later this year, supported by manufacturers and retailers from across the industry.
2 Sisters launches new apprenticeship programme
2 Sisters Food Group is to create 60 new apprenticeships over the next 12 months at its Sandycroft, Wales production site.