Counting the Cost of Brexit

Ian Wright, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), explains how Brexit may impact the food and drink industry, and reveals his recommendations to Government

Industry Facts

The food and drink industry adds £21.9 billion to the UK economy.
The food and Drink industry has around 7,000 companies employing 400,000 people – that’s more than half the population of Leicester.
The industry will need 130,000 new recruits by 2024 in order to meet its needs – yet 27 per cent of its current workforce are from non-UK countries within the EU.

FDF Recommendations to Government

Access to a Skilled Workforce
Tariff-Free Market Access
Appropriate Regulatory Framework
A Focused Business Environment

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