The financial health of the food manufacturing sector is being hit by the government’s commitment to renewable energy, leaving some firms facing the threat of insolvency, according to industry experts.
Reviewing energy policies could save food and drink manufacturers thousands of pounds, according to experiences shared at a recent Business Leaders’ Roundtable organised by Food Manufacture.
Popular uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East have led to further uncertainty about oil supplies that risk putting more pressure on food manufacturers, industry players have warned.
With growing concerns about climate change and electricity costs soaring, the cold storage and distribution sector faces a challenging future. Francesca Twinn reports on how new research could help to provide the answers
