All Brexit articles – Page 72
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NewsSoft fruit industry demands seasonal worker scheme
Fruit growers report that in some areas up to 20% of seasonal workers have left farms and gone home
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NewsLower tariffs would 'devastate' farming in the UK, claims NFU
NFU president Meurig Raymond urged the government to “maintain a deep trading relationship with the EU”
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NewsHalf of businesses say EU nationals planning to leave
Trade bodies from across the £110bn sector have warned of an “irreversible exit” of resources…
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NewsSouth Korea and China increase food & drink imports from UK
A boom in food & drink exports to South Korea - as well as continued strong sales to China - has provided light on the horizon for those hoping to see non-EU trade surge in the wake of Brexit.
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NewsBrits cutting back on grocery spend as Brexit squeeze hits
Three in 10 have switched to cheaper grocery brands to combat effects of inflation, a new survey has found
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NewsIndustry welcomes commitment to no Irish border agrifood checks
Department for Exiting the EU puts importance of preserving food trade on a par with peace process
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NewsSouthern Salads collapses after feeling Brexit effect
Supermarket salad supplier Southern Salads has collapsed, with the loss of 260 jobs, after being squeezed by the weak pound and higher import prices for its produce sourced from Europe
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Comment and OpinionFive big questions for food & drink from today’s post-Brexit customs plan
From food safety to the Irish border, we take a look at the key issues raised by today’s customs proposals
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NewsFood and drink industry leaders welcome interim EU trade plan
But trade bodies warn there remain huge obstacles to the “freest and most frictionless possible” deal envisaged
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Comment and OpinionPrepare currency fluctuation defences
The entire retail chain is facing uncertainty on a number of fronts, from Brexit to inflation and the drop in sterling
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Comment and OpinionSeismic grocery changes are bigger than just Brexit
There are seismic changes already in full swing in our sector, and speculation on the effects of Brexit can only make sense if considered in the context of these changes that are already occurring.
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NewsM&A activity gains pace as weak sterling spurs bargain hunters
Food & drink deal activity increased substantially in the second quarter
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Comment and OpinionBread is a barometer for Brexit Britain. And it is getting more expensive
So much for cheap food prices post Brexit … be prepared for less bread for your dough is the message coming out across the grocery industry
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NewsWrapped bread returns to value growth after four years of decline
Latest figures show that sales of a basic loaf continue to rise, due to soaring wheat prices and the impact of a weak pound
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NewsIndustry leaders present 10 demands for Brexit talks
Trade bodies warn of “enormous consequences” if ministers fail to achieve desired outcome
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Comment and OpinionBritish farmers must challenge these US-style mega farm misrepresentations
A headline-grabbing report on intensive factory farming is pure ’scaremongering’ … it’s all down to a question of scale
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NewsBrexit plan urgent to prevent supply problems, warns report
Lack of government vision for future of food and agriculture means even a soft Brexit could have huge implications
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NewsGrowers warn time running out in seasonal migrant workers crisis
Growers are ’deeply concerned’ about the lack of action, said NFU horticulture board chairman Ali Capper
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NewsThe Brexit effect: 10 foods we're already paying more for
Justin King has warned shoppers should prepare themselves for “higher prices, less choice, and poorer quality”
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NewsExporters to feast on growth in food and drinks industry after Brexit
The UK food and drink industry is set for strong future growth on the back of global demand for British produce, despite concerns over the impact Brexit could have on staffing levels in the sector, according to an upbeat report by EEF and Santander.