NFCU warns businesses to be vigilant to supply chain risks due to the cost of living crisis

The BFFF have recently received the following advice from colleagues at the National Food Crime Unit:
 
The rise in the cost of living, with its multiple causal factors, is the biggest theme affecting food businesses and consumers. We are aware that businesses are continuing to face rising energy costs affecting aspects such as production, refrigeration, drying and transport whilst simultaneously facing raw material supply chain disruption and price increases. We are also observing shifts in consumer shopping habits with a greater focus on affordable staples and, for example, cheaper proteins. Cost of living pressures may mean consumers – and businesses – are even more attracted by competitively priced products than usual.