Brexit and the food and beverage industry - Statistics and Facts
The food and beverage industry in the United Kingdom is the largest manufacturing sector, with a 16 percent share of total manufacturing by turnover, totaling 76.8 billion British pounds in 2015. Following the Brexit vote, however, the industry is in jeopardy: the future status of the United Kingdom and its relationship with the European Union will have huge consequences depending on how it positions itself relative to the single market and the freedom of movement for EU workers.
