EU food industry wants its workers prioritised for Covid-19 vaccinations

EU urged to to keep the agri-food workforce healthy

Top priority for the food and drink workforce in the EU’s Covid-19 vaccination plans has been called for by the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions (EFFAT) and the FoodDrinkEurope food manufacturers association. 

In a joint statement, they called on member states to include all agriculture and food sector workers as a priority group while developing their national vaccination strategies.