Opinion – Page 7
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Brexit deal or not, food prices are going up. But by how much?
Much will depend on whether supermarkets or suppliers end up shouldering the burden of Brexit-related costs such as tariffs
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Governments warning supermarkets to stockpile? Pull the other one
Retailers have been building up supplies of longer-life products for weeks
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The least the government can give the food industry this Christmas is the gift of a deal
The challenges stacking up for food, if it’s possible, could be even greater than when Tyas first answered the call in March
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Crunch time: can Boris Johnson get a critically important free trade deal done?
The markets remain hopeful that Johnson’s visit to Brussels “in the coming days” will be fruitful
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Fish will be the barometer on which an EU deal is judged
The fact that fish is still even on the table given its most minor of economic contributions is often thought to be a smokescreen
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UK farming overhaul could spell higher prices at the tills
Farmers will face additional costs and food supply could be affected
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UK food is often absent at global food shows. Exporters need meaningful support
Our experience is proof British food companies can succeed abroad, and even develop new categories and become market leaders, says Paul Baker, founder of St Pierre Groupe
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An EU deal may be close, but it makes little difference to preparation efforts
A deal is what the food industry has been waiting and hoping for – but it’s not out of the woods yet
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Through industry collaboration we can weather the Brexit uncertainty
Our new Brexit FAQ website can help with what we do – and don’t – know so far, says the Provision Trade Federation’s Andrew Kuyk CBE
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Brexit: in such a grave crisis as this, it’s an unnecessary risk
The prospect of coping, with so many retailers and wholesalers close to oblivion, is hard to imagine
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The government’s u-turn on food standards isn’t all it’s made out to be
The Trade & Agriculture Commission will be turned into a permanent body
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Brexit delays on cost price increase talks mean suppliers will have to act fast
Suppliers are rightly wary of cost price increase talks with Brexit on the horizon, but they must act quickly, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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With its Brexit nonchalance, the government is taking a huge risk with British farming
With Brexit just 43 working days away, the food and drink industry is still largely in the dark about what’s going to happen
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Future food standards – it’s not just about chlorinated chicken
British farming will never win if it engages in a race to the bottom, says Dr Tracey Jones, director of food business at Compassion in World Farming
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Time is running out to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
Every business needs to revisit the easements on which it was hoping to rely, say Rushmila Alam, trade strategy director at EY UK
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Government is failing food supply businesses, not the other way around
We urgently need answers from government so food businesses can prepare for the changes ahead, says Richard Harrow, CEO of the British Frozen Food Federation
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Brexit is threatening to undermine retailers’ and suppliers’ collaborative spirit
The issue of who will cover the extra costs of imports from the EU in the event of a no-deal has already caused friction
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Jamie Oliver’s intervention could be a game-changer for food standards
A celebrity chef with a talent for prime-time campaigning documentaries could make a real difference
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How data sharing can rescue UK supply chains from a post-Brexit collapse
It will become crucial for companies to have the right data to make informed decisions in order to adapt
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Lords revolt on Agriculture Bill is a positive step for British food standards
Ministers must now reconsider the lack of appetite for imports of lower-standard food products