Defra invests £1.5m in UK seafood exports
Government has announced a £1.5 million boost to its Seafood Exports Package, which could see Cornish crab, British scallops and Dover sole reach more plates worldwide.
UK deal with Japan removes red tape on organic exports
Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced a strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement, which she said would “slash red tape” for British food exporters.
Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Scottish chocolate manufacturer secures export funding
Scottish chocolate manufacturer Coco Chocolatier has secured a funding package from Virgin Money, backed by UK Export Finance, to support international expansion.
Logistics industry calls for “swift” SPS deal
Logistics UK has stated that if the Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential, trade friction “must be reduced” through the introduction of a swift UK-EU SPS agreement.
FPC responds to EFRA Committee SPS deal recommendations
A report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has warned that a future sanitary and phytosanitary deal must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture businesses.