Processing

Spiraling costs, red tape: UK seafood processors are in for a tough year

The scarcity of labor and energy and packaging costs added to post-Brexit customs checks on imports are among the challenges stacked against processors in 2022.

Seafood processors have their hands full with a range of challenges in 2022, according to Andrew Kuyk director general of the UK Seafood Industry Alliance, which represents many of the UK's largest processors.
Seafood processors have their hands full with a range of challenges in 2022, according to Andrew Kuyk director general of the UK Seafood Industry Alliance, which represents many of the UK's largest processors.Photo: NASF
Published 19 January 2022, 08:01Updated 20 January 2022, 08:27
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