News article
23 November 2020
The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Prime Minister's latest announcement on lockdown restrictions
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Responding to the Prime Minister's latest announcement on lockdown restrictions,
Ian
Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said:
“The food and drink industry's half a million employees will welcome the Prime
Minister's
announcement on weekly testing. This is an important step to secure continuity
of production in this
essential industry during these tricky winter months. We still harbour deep
concern at the potentially
desperate future for hospitality. There is real danger that continued
restrictions will result in two thirds of
pubs, clubs and restaurants – customers to food manufacturers - closing before
the vaccine arrives. We
must see further financial support for this vital sector.”
More information
Contact Meg Bevan, Corporate Affairs Division, at: Megan.Bevan@fdf.org.uk, or 07946 340 998.
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