Brexit – Page 24
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Category Report
Hidden dragon: Wales category report 2021
As post-Brexit trade deals cast doubt over the future of the Welsh farming sector, is it time to bring brand Wales out of the shadows?
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News
Almost 100,000 pigs backlogged on farms as CO2 shortages compound impact of labour crisis
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies said producers were now having to consider on-farm culling due to the crisis
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Analysis & Features
The real causes of the HGV driver shortage and why we can’t blame it all on Brexit
The HGV driver shortage has escalated to crisis point. As multiple theories circulate over the underlying cause, The Grocer has sourced exclusive data to uncover what’s really driving the issue
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News
Food sector on brink of another CO2 gas crisis amid soaring energy prices
The British Poultry Council warned the latest shortages of the gas could “dwarf” those that almost brought the sector to a halt in 2018
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Comment & Opinion
Johnson’s cabinet reshuffle isn’t enough to allay the fears of an industry in crisis
Despite headline-grabbing appointments and sackings, there is still little clarity on the government’s plans to tackle the labour crisis
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Podcast
The Grocer’s Dairymen Podcast: Alan Kingston, Glenilen Farm
Sustainability is a buzzword for many businesses now. This is quite literally true for Alan and Valerie Kingston of Irish dairy supplier Glenilen Farm. The County Cork business is home to 180,000 bees across three hives, which produce organic honey. Glenilen also caters for solitary bees through a wildflower garden. ...
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News
UK delays Brexit border checks on food and drink until 2022
Food industry bosses reacted with dismay at the lateness of the announcement
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News
‘Higher than ever’ crop losses expected as fruit & veg labour crisis hits record levels
Grower bodies are urging the government to change its post-Brexit immigration system to allow more workers into the UK
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Comment & Opinion
From Brexit and Covid to tax rises and labour crises: in government, chaos reigns
The seemingly relentless challenges of this year continue, but many of the issues facing the UK are connected, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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Comment & Opinion
Could the latest EU-UK stalemate signal a status quo for businesses?
The argument for the introduction of the latest set of checks appears weaker than the argument for delay
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News
JD Wetherspoon pubs experiencing bread shortage due to ‘labour difficulties’
The pub chain is experiencing a shortage of bloomer bread, which is included in 13 of its breakfast menu options
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News
M&S slams government preparedness for new border checks
In a letter to its EU suppliers, the retailer said neither the UK government nor EU authorities were prepared for the high levels of bureaucracy when border checks begin on 1 October
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News
RSPCA urges government to safeguard animal welfare in New Zealand trade talks
The charity warned a damaging precedent could be set if animal welfare standards appeared to be up for negotiation in free trade deals
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Comment & Opinion
Why the British food sector is facing a labour crisis - and what we can do about it
The current crisis ultimately stems from a lack of understanding about how food production and supply works, says NFU vice president Tom Bradshaw
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Analysis & Features
What are the sticking points in looming EU fishing talks?
Negotiations for a potential 2022 deal are to begin this autumn
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Category Report
Bring on the substitutes: Dairymen continental cheese category report 2021
Brits’ taste for continental cheeses hasn’t been dented by Brexit. So, UK dairies are offering their own take on gouda and the like
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News
Government failing to act on labour crisis, despite warnings of pig cull
National Pig Association CEO Zoe Davies told The Grocer: “Nothing helpful has so far come back from government”
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News
Northern Ireland could face less food choices due to Brexit, says M&S chairman
Archie Norman warned Northern Ireland customers could see a further ‘substantial reduction in food supply’ once the current grace period ends
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News
Meat sector welcomes food processing T Level module announcement
But the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers called on the government to go further and introduce a full food industry-related T Level
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News
Meat producers warn supermarkets of seasonal shortages as labour crisis bites
One major supplier told The Grocer its already simplified ranges could be further cut in the run-up to the festive period