date:May 29, 2020
Food and drink exports fell by more than 700 million for Q1 2020 compared with the same period last year as the coronavirus pandemic impacted the industry.
According to analysis from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), sales to the EU were hit the hardest, with total value falling by 17.4% compared to 2019.
This decrease was largely driven by the immediate impacts of COVID-19, including the closure of hospitality and travel sectors, which has meant a loss of sales into restaurants, cafs, bars