Tariff suspensions will undermine long-term food security, warns NFU Scotland
According to the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, tariff suspensions on imported food products could have “unintended consequences” for Scottish food producers.
SPS agreement risks weakening Britain’s food security, says FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned that the fresh produce supply chain could see major costs and disruption as a result of the Government’s UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
How geopolitical volatility is impacting the food and drink industry
As geopolitical tensions continue to impact costs, businesses must take a proactive approach, says Eliot Bassett, managing director at currency risk management service Lumon Corporate.
NFU anticipates price increases across UK food chain
National Farmers’ Union president Tom Bradshaw has warned that conflict in the Middle East will impact food prices, as the UK farming industry is “at the mercy of world markets”.
Co-op and Dunbia welcome new SPS agreement
Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner visited food processing facilities to discuss the effects of the upcoming SPS agreement with the EU on industry.
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.