Distributor Bunzl latest to flag supply chain hiccups

Business supplies distributor Bunzl said it was seeing material shortages in its foodservice and consumables sectors

Business supplies distributor Bunzl has flagged labour crunches in its key markets including the US and Britain and said it was also facing shortages in the products it delivers to the grocery and hospitality sectors.

Shares in Bunzl, which provides everyday items such as disposable tableware, food packaging, latex gloves and stationery to business customers, fell sharply.