All International trade articles – Page 30
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NewsPolice seize £50m of illegal food and drink in global crackdown
The products were found across 72 countries, including the UK
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NewsM&S cuts Christmas range in Northern Ireland due to Brexit checks
Chairman Archie Norman said the issues were “very threatening” to M&S
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NewsHauliers ‘boycotting’ Lidl over driver shortage response
A lack of drivers across the UK is forcing haulage companies to rationalise their supermarket deliveries
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NewsConfectionery prices set to rise as sugar surge continues
Analysts expect a further 10% to 15% rise in sugar prices over the next six months
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NewsFood prices likely to fall over next decade, says UN
A supercycle of commodity prices is unlikely, according to a new report
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NewsSlave labour warnings raised amid labour shortages
The desperate need for labour will open the door to exploitation, experts have warned
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NewsLamb exporters go global to counter Brexit frictions
British lamb exports to non-EU markets have almost doubled compared with 2019 levels
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Comment & OpinionBritish bangers get three more months but can-kicking can’t last forever
There remain few signs that either side has sought to agree long-term technical solutions to the very real problems plaguing businesses on the Irish Sea border
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Comment & OpinionBrazil deal will test food businesses on their commitment to the environment
Nearly 40 food companies have pledged to boycott Brazilian products if the national congress passes a bill to increase the speed of deforestation in the Amazon
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News‘Comprehensive strategy’ for UK food and farming vital, urges agricultural sector
Tariff liberalisation and significant increases in imports from the world’s biggest agricultural exporters threatented to put “severe pressure on farmgate prices”, the NFU said today.
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat could a fully loaded trusted trader scheme look like for Northern Ireland?
Full checks will begin on goods crossing the Irish Sea in October
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NewsFood shortages now ‘inevitable’ due to labour crisis, industry warns
Chronic driver shortages have been compounded by staff shortfalls across low-paid sectors including harvesting, manufacturing and packaging
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NewsTinned tomatoes suppliers reintroduce rationing on retailers
Limits have become necessary to prevent stocks running out before the next harvest
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NewsSurplus food discounter Oops sees surge in stock originally destined for EU
Food originally destined for Europe is making up 25% of Oops’ stock, as major manufacturers and suppliers struggle with Brexit red tape and tariffs
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NewsIceland opens Northern Irish depot to tackle Brexit red tape
It is the latest bid by a major supermarket to minimise post-Brexit trade disruption with the EU
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Comment & OpinionThe G7 summit was more about parading ‘global Britain’ than finding solutions
Time is running out on major issues for UK businesses with no solutions in sight, says Andrew Kuyk, director general at Provision Trade Federation
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NewsAustralian meat to get immediate tariff-free access to UK following trade deal
Under the new arrangement Australia could export 20 times as much beef and veal to the UK in year one before incurring tariffs
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NewsUK and Australia agree broad terms of post-Brexit trade deal
Full details of the deal will remain limited for some time
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Comment & OpinionSo-called ‘sausage war’ in Northern Ireland masks a deadly serious issue
Even if the sausage (and bacon) issue is overcome, there’s further threats once other grace periods end in October
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NewsSupermarket suppliers warn they will exit NI market without border deal
Defra officials told industry figures businesses had incurred additional costs of between £190m and £260m since 1 January because of the new Irish Sea border