Eight out of 10 companies in the sector are recruiting as they expand.

The rate of growth in the food and drink sectors is starting to result in a skills famine as company’s struggle to find the right staff to support their growth.

According to the Deloitte Food & Beverage Survey 2013, eight out of 10 companies in the sector are recruiting as they expand in to new markets.

The majority of companies surveyed indicated that they are recruiting up to 10 people, some of the larger companies are recruiting in excess of 100 people.