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Food worker isolation policy “doesn’t go far enough”, says NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) has vocalised concern about the isolation exemptions for food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers, claiming that it “doesn’t go far enough to avoid disruption” further down the supply chain.
Scottish Bakers respond to self- isolation exemption
Scottish Bakers, who support bakers throughout Scotland, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of COVID cases.
Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
Food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers contacted by NHS Test and Trace will be able to continue working if they test negative daily, whether or not they are vaccinated.
IGD unveils online resources to help prioritise food surplus redistribution
The second phase of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)’s programme urges the food industry to support the charities and community groups that supply food to people in need via new online resources.
“Stakes are high” for supply chain as Government proposes NI Protocol changes
The supply chain industry has responded to the UK Government’s call to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol and its potential impact on businesses.
“Supply chains are resilient”, says Iceland MD
Iceland boss, Richard Walker, has dismissed concerns about stock availability on retail shelves but criticised the Government’s track and trace programme.
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“Stakes are high” for supply chain as Government proposes NI Protocol changes
The supply chain industry has responded to the UK Government’s call to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol and its potential impact on businesses.
Driver shortages are ‘ticking time bomb’ if left unchecked
Industry organisations are reacting to the gathering storm over driver shortages in the UK food supply chain.
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.
Scottish food producers warn of ‘enormous risks’ posed by Australia FTA
In a letter to the secretary of state for international trade, Liz Truss MP, Scotland’s farming, food and drink associations have called for more scrutiny and industry engagement for all Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
One in three Irish food and drink firms saw uplift in retail sales during pandemic
A new report from Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) reveals that a third of Irish businesses in the food and drink sector experienced increased retail sales, despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit.
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