THE Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has warned that it ‘anticipates’ companies will experience supply chain issues with packaging as a result of the war in Ukraine.
The trade body said food and drink companies are also anticipated to face supply chain disruptions with commodities such as grain and sunflower oil.
Karen Betts, FDF chief executive, said, “We’re urgently working with companies in our sector to understand the impact of the sanctions imposed on Russia. Businesses want to do the right thing in ensuring they abide by the measures taken by governments in response to Russian aggression.
“We anticipate that some food and drink companies will experience supply chain disruption as a result of the war in Ukraine, given that commodities, such as grain and sunflower oil, as well as other inputs, including packaging, could be affected. We will work through these as efficiently as possible, but – with manufacturers also exposed to further rises in energy prices – this could well add to current inflation.”
