Market to return to pre-Covid levels in second half of 2022 In its latest channel forecasts for the food-to-go sector, IGD – providers of foresight and insight for the food and consumer goods industry – predicts that the channel will be worth £15.6bn at the end of 2021, which is 82.5% of its 2019 value. It is forecast to return to its pre-Covid levels in the second half of 2022, six months e...

In the second issue of its quarterly ‘Viewpoint’ report , the economics team at IGD focus on the challenges emerging for the food and consumer goods industry as the economy continues to recover. The latest research has highlighted three key themes: 1. Significant risks to the recovery remain Businesses need to remain alert and agile as a number of factors could mean bumps in the roa...

Rising COVID-19 cases and self-isolation The Delta variant of COVID-19 has spread rapidly in recent weeks. Businesses have been raising concerns about the increased number of employees being advised to self-isolate for up to 10 days, following notification from the Test and Trace App that they had been in close contact with someone reporting a positive COVID-19 test result. This has creat...

Feedback is the cheapest and easiest way to help colleagues learn and grow and helps you build strong relationships. Become a feedback guru and unlock great conversations using a few simple and effective tools. We recommend watching the full recording to get to grips with all the tips and hear how our expert responds to questions that might be on your mind. If you are short on time, t...

The UK government has issued a new Command Paper , discussing the working of the Northern Ireland Protocol and seeking a change in approach. Current situation The paper states that some aspects of the Protocol are not working well in practice, leading to disruption of supply chains and impacts upon shoppers. The paper states that: The UK has made great efforts to deliver the Pr...

With an increasing focus on early careers and the evolving education and skills landscape, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest insights. This is a must watch for anyone responsible for early careers or recruiting young talent. In this webinar you’ll discover the latest trends and developments in the early careers landscape, both for our industry and the broader landscape picture...

New online practical tools available for businesses to aid urgent action and increase the amount of food that is redistributed. With 16% of adults (one in six people) across England, Wales and Northern Ireland experiencing food insecurity, [1] IGD is driving positive change on food redistribution with the launch of new online resources to help businesses accelerate the amount of food that i...

For food and drink businesses, supply chain capability is a major component within an overall competitive package. Supply chain professionals process data, predict demand and plan flexible, efficient delivery at minimal cost. The modern food and drink “offer” would not be possible without these value-adding activities. In recent months, however, IGD’s supply chain contacts have reporte...

Part Two of the National Food Strategy (NFS) for England has now been published. Part One , published in 2020, dealt primarily with reducing the impact of COVID-19; it recommended a limited package of measures intended to provide food security to vulnerable households. Part Two is an in-depth and independent, review of the entire UK food and drink system , the most compreh...

Your overview of political and economic news with a focus on the food and consumer goods industry, featuring the latest developments and guidance on COVID-19 and adapting to a new relationship with the EU. Self-isolation exemptions for key workers The Prime Minister has announced that a “small number of named fully vaccinated, critical workers” will be able to leave self-isolation...