The rise of Shrinkflation continues to make its mark as manufacturers feel the strainAlas, it seems it’s back in town, like the equivalent of the party guest that nobody really wants to see, “shrinkflation” of product portion sizes is on the horizon once more amid major pandemic, Covid-19 and post Brexit pressure on manufacturers. Business, Candy & Gum, Chocolate, Savoury Snacks
Manufacturing and engineering will need major support amid economic challengesThe emergence of a study commissioned by industry organisation Make UK and the Santander Banking group revealing that the British manufacturing sector may not recover until 2022 has made for sobering reading.
Celebrating a growing number of women within engineering and manufacturingFor some years now, governments and industrial sectors around the world have stepped up their efforts to recruit a greater number of women into engineering roles – not before time in the view of many.