A new report from Bord Bia (The Irish Food Board) reveals that a third of Irish businesses in the food and drink sector experienced increased retail sales, despite the challenges posed by Covid-19 and Brexit.
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
The UK Government proposed to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.
Although it has welcomed the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report into seafood and meat exports to the EU post-Brexit, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has asked for clarification regarding certifying officers.
Food Standards Agency CEO Emily Miles will be among the speakers discussing the impact of Covid-19 and Brexit on food safety and regulation at a conference in July.
