Manufacturing survey finds UK SME companies hindered in recovery due to pandemic and recruitment issuesA key industry study has found that major supply chain issues amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as recruitment challenges are impacting on the recovery of SME manufacturers in the UK, including across the food and drink sector, writes Neill Barston. Business news, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory
Focus: Manufacturing businesses face Brexit price hikes and freight delays, Barometer study revealsAlmost two thirds (65%) of small-to-medium manufacturing companies have seen negative price changes within their supply chain since leaving the EU, including companies operating within sweets and snacks markets, writes Neill Barston. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Manufacturing Barometer points the way to recovery for UK sectorThe UK’s Latest Manufacturing Barometer reveals a more upbeat picture as the sector begins to emerge from lockdown, but as the national study notes, there is still a long way to go with challenging economic times ahead Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK Manufacturing Barometer reveals ongoing coronavirus concerns for British firmsA key sector survey has found that UK manufacturing businesses, including those operating within confectionery, snacks and bakery markets, require greater and faster support from government amid the coronavirus crisis. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
UK manufacturers survey to assess sector impact of coronavirusA key survey of UK manufacturers, including businesses operating within confectionery and bakery markets, is being undertaken to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sector. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory