Inside food & drink manufacturing
Recent struggles to hire official vets at meat processing plants and abattoirs will not lead to shortages over the Christmas period, according to Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief operating officer Colin Sullivan.
2 Sisters Food Group president Ranjit Singh Boparan has praised the Government's temporary visa scheme for seasonal poultry workers, claiming it has helped source up to 900 EU workers in the run-up to Christmas.
Poultry processor Avara Foods has invested £2.2m in its Brackley processing plant to help modernise staff facilities to boost employee morale.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have awarded £200,000 to fund six projects uniting the public and researchers to investigate food standards and safety challenges.
Sales at Premier Foods beat pre-pandemic levels in its half-year results, but the manufacturer failed to reach the heights experienced mid-lockdown.