Fresh produce EU import checks scrapped ahead of SPS deal
Government will scrap border checks on fruit and vegetables imported from the European Union in an early move to “ease trade” ahead of its new SPS deal with the EU.
AHDB appoints Jonathan Eckley as director of international trade development
Jonathan Eckley has been appointed director of international trade development at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Welsh food exhibited at Foodex Japan
A delegation of Welsh food companies have visited Japan, promoting new economic partnerships between the two nations.
FDF Trade Snapshot finds “concerning gap” between imports and exports
A report from FDF has revealed that food export volumes to the bloc have declined by 34.1% since 2019.
Food sector “remains committed” to EU imports
According to insights from members of the UK food supply chain, the EU will remain a “key resource” for the UK food industry “despite challenges imposed by Brexit”.
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.
