Dec 24, 2020 | Brexit, News
After protracted negotiations, an historic post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed between the EU and the UK. The Government announced today on Christmas Eve that a deal had been reached, although it still has to be fully ratified by EU member states and in the UK...
Dec 17, 2020 | Brexit, News
A series of proposals aimed at creating a sustainable future for farming and agriculture have been announced by Welsh rural affairs minister, Lesley Griffiths. The proposals aim to maintain high food safety, animal welfare and environmental standards and will look to...
Dec 17, 2020 | Brexit, News
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have requested an urgent inquiry into the ongoing disruption at UK ports affecting the shipping market. The two organisations have written a joint letter addressed to Lilian Greenwood MP,...
Dec 14, 2020 | Brexit, News
The UK food industry needs to work closely with supermarkets and retailers in order to ensure British goods remain affordable as the country faces the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, according to food safety certification provider Lloyd’s Register. Earlier this month,...
Dec 10, 2020 | Brexit, News
Supermarkets will be given a three-month ‘grace period’ from new EU checks in order to avoid disruption to supplies moving from Britain to Northern Ireland after the Brexit deadline. The new measures will come into place regardless of a Brexit deal on 1st January and...
