All Brexit articles – Page 76
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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 & 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 & 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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NewsUK pork producers win Chinese export deal worth £200m
A total of seven companies in the pork supply chain have secured permission to export to China…
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Comment & 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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NewsGovernment urged to retain high standards in food chain
The Eating Better alliance said the government faced an “historic opportunity” to reshape its food and farming policy
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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 & 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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NewsGove rules out chlorinated chicken imports
Comments are at odds with international trade secretary Liam Fox, who has refused to rule out imports as part of US trade deal
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NewsGovernment plays down fears over chlorine-washed chicken imports
National press reports cabinet split over agricultural standards in any US free trade deal
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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 & 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