COVID-19 and Brexit: Food Business Survey, 2021

This project aimed to explore the impacts of Covid-19 on the food system in England. It was funded by the ESRC via the UKRI call for urgent Covid-19 research. The project convened an expert panel of industry and policy experts to share the impacts of Covid-19 on different parts of the food system. We interviewed those working in the industry. Our monthly bulletins highlighted both good practice and areas of concern as we work towards a resilient and fair food system in the crisis. A survey of food businesses in April-June 2021. The data comprises 164 responses to questionnaire survey. The survey explored the impacts of Covid and Brexit, and the adaptations businesses made in response.