Defra suggests delay to border checks on fresh produce until July 2025
Defra has reportedly suggested that SPS checks on EU fruit and vegetables be delayed until 1st July 2025.
UK to join CPTPP to “establish resilient supply chains”
The UK will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnerships in December to “boost UK economy”, said Government.
Increased trading costs contribute to 15-year low for export volumes
A report by the Food and Drink Federation has outlined a significant decline in UK food export volumes in Q1 of 2024.
UK ratifies CPTPP terms to secure fewer trade barriers
The UK has concluded a key step to joining the CPTPP worth £12 trillion in global GDP upon the UK’s entry.
AHDB works to boost British dairy exports
As part of its work to promote British dairy products, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has shared a number of key developments.
Border strategy is “incompetent and expensive”, says FPC boss
The Fresh Produce Consortium criticised the UK border strategy, which has now come into force.
