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Food manufacturers face jobs ‘time bomb’

By Sarah Hills

The food industry is facing a “demographic time bomb” with an ageing workforce and not enough talent to fill the skills gap, according to industry experts.

Domestic and export orders are rising for small firms

By Sarah Hills

Full order books are predicted for small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a survey from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).