Food and drink is by far the biggest sector in UK manufacturing. From small local producers to global brands, the country has a brilliant track record as an innovator, exporter and world-beater in products from Scotch whisky to chocolate and cheese.
The sector faces much the same challenges as other parts of UK manufacturing, plus some of its own. Nick Peters reports. While the UK exports a healthy £22bn worth of manufactured food and drink, the country imports about twice that amount – image courtesy of Depositphotos. Growing crops, raising animals and…
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