Chief executive of the Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) James Bielby said the situation had become so extreme, with the shortage hitting 70,000, he recommended the government having army trucks on standby “to ensure… enough vehicles and drivers to distribute food”.
@CornwallCouncil what are you going to do to support #wholesalers as part of targeted support through the ARG? We have lost 80% of our trade due to primarily supplying hospitality. Please don’t let us down 🙏🏼
@timdwelly @julian_council@cllrPetebude
A vital plea to @CornwallCouncil to prioritise the food wholesale sector as part of the discretionary fund after missing out on specific financial support in the budget.
#wholesale#Budget2021
@timdwelly @julian_council
@FWDwholesale has launched a petition pleading government to grant food and drink wholesalers with bespoke financial support.
Lend your support by signing the petition https://t.co/uWfqjezVxw
Of all the Govt balls-ups over the last year, this one might slip the radar but is scandalous, as UK family-run wholesalers try to stay afloat with no meaningful support and, it seems, Govt actually acting against their interests @RishiSunak@KieranMullanUK@GavinWilliamson
Images of food parcels for children have gone viral this week.
@KatyAustinNews has been speaking to suppliers about the impact it’s had on business ⬇️
https://t.co/E1y6Wh3xCv
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