An industry boss has warned that a British Christmas favourite could be missing from our festive lunches this year.
The British Meat Processors Association (BPMA) says that the production of pigs in blankets could be cut by a third because of staffing problems.
BMPA chief executive Nick Allen has warned that a shortage of lorry drivers and other workers will have an impact on Christmas lunches, reports The Star.
It has been reported that BMPA
It has been reported that BMPA members are around 12% short on staff, with one company missing almost a fifth of its workforce, The Independent reports.
The executive blames the government's immigration policies for the widespread staffing challenges that have fallen on numerous industries.
Mr Allen said: “Some of the pig processors are having to cut down on how many pigs they are processing a week so that’s starting to have an impact back on the farm.
“We are cutting back and prioritising lines and cutting out on things, so there just won’t be the totals of Christmas favourites like we are used to.”
He added that supplies of gammon on Christmas could also be affected.
For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.
