Call for delay to 'business as usual' legislation while food sector recovers from Covid

The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has called on Government to delay ‘business as usual’ legislation and consultations while the sector focuses on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic.

Abi Kay
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Call for delay to 'business as usual' legislation while food sector recovers from Covid

The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has called on Government to delay ‘business as usual' legislation and consultations while the sector focuses on recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. It...

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