Post-Brexit disruption over paperwork and procedure is hitting supplies to Northern Ireland as well as seafood exports, with the Scottish industry saying it faces a perfect storm that could cripple its international trade.
Food manufacturers rely heavily on contractors for engineering design, installation, maintenance and construction work, so it's important they have robust processes to ensure that the contractors they appoint are competent.
The UK could face food shortages if key workers in the meat industry are not given priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the British Meat Processor Association (BMPA).
Food manufacturers supplying the hospitality sector have been again overlooked for Government aid to help with the impact of COVID-19, according to the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF).
Greggs should develop more premium products to help boost performance, one analyst claimed, as the company reported annual sales down by £300m on the previous year.
The Spray Nozzle People (SNP) has partnered with US-based Lafferty Equipment Cleaning to expand its range of cleaning systems on offer to the food and drink manufacturing industry.