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WORD FROM THE BFBi
The Blog of Job Ruth Evans MBE
Photo by Gerardo Jaconelli
The Government, it giveth and it taketh away….
I initially wrote a rant about the shortcomings of the recent budget, in particular in terms of the 18-month delay in implementation on what, on the face of it, looked like a positive move from Government.
However, it is nearly Christmas; we have had a cr*p year; and we need some positivity. So, have a good Christmas. Enjoy your families. Take time out to get off the treadmill of 2021 and take a breath.
INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
The Trade Event of the Year will be taking place at Manchester Central - Hall 1 on 7th & 8th of June 2022
Remember what is important in your life and replenish your batteries to deal with an “optimistic” 2022 (Rishi Sunak says we are now an “economy of optimism” so it must be true).
Remember, your supply chain is ready and willing to help you carry on carrying on.
Just one last comment - did anybody else feel a disconnect between a Government telling us to become more environmentally sustainable whilst lauding the reduction in passenger tax on UK flights (in 2023…)?
Ruth Evans MBE, BFBi C.E.O.
Don’t miss out ! Stands still available to book by visiting www.bevexpo.com For more information, see the Inside Back Cover of this issue
BFBi annual Trade Directory 2021/2 issue out now! The most authoritative directory of the UK food & drinks market available
The directory is free-of-charge to all drinks manufacturers and BFBi members
For details of how to obtain a copy, please contact
admin@bfbi.org.uk
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Established in 1907, BFBi’s membership represents the entire value chain supplying the brewing and beverage industry – from seed geneticists through raw materials, brewhouse and process equipment to dispense, point-of-sale and brewers/distillers. The Association’s objective is to be the foremost trade association providing opportunities for its Members to develop within the brewing, food & beverage industry. As well as offering many benefits and services to suppliers of raw materials, process and packaging machinery, dispense and point of sale products, BFBi is a Trade Challenge Partner for various overseas exhibitions and owner and organiser of the oldest international brewing and cider Awards in the world.
SEE PAGE 66 FOR MORE INFO
BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS • Winter 2021/2022
