The Food and Drink Federation comments on the escalating situation in Ukraine

24 February 2022

The FDF’s Chief Executive, Karen Betts, said:

“Past experience tells us that disruption to Ukraine’s exports will have an impact on global food supplies and on the price of a range of key commodities, such as vegetable oils and maize, which are important in UK food production. This will be further compounded if there are sustained energy price rises, adding to an already troubling inflationary picture.

 

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The FDF’s Chief Executive, Karen Betts, said:

“Past experience tells us that disruption to Ukraine’s exports will have an impact on global food supplies and on the price of a range of key commodities, such as vegetable oils and maize, which are important in UK food production. This will be further compounded if there are sustained energy price rises, adding to an already troubling inflationary picture.

“We continue to watch developments closely and to work with food and drink manufacturers to try to minimise any knock-on effects for shoppers and consumers.”

For information, please contact press.office@fdf.org.uk 020 7836 2460.