Poor pay and parental disappointment prevent young people joining food and drink industry

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More than a third of people aged 16 to 25 said they believed the sector was poorly paid, and over a quarter admitted a career in the industry would disappoint their parents

Misconceptions over industry pay and disapproving parents are preventing young people from considering a career in the food and drink industry, the IGD has warned.

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