21 May 2024 --- Investment in F&B manufacturing in the UK is falling, according to a Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) report and survey. Brexit, the global COVID-19 pandemic, geo-political unrest, extreme weather conditions and inflationary pressures have led to labor shortages and regulatory burdens that continue to hamper the sector’s growth. And, around half of F&B manufacturers have no intention of increasing their investment levels this year.