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Is more Brexit border chaos on the way?
25 January 2021 BrexitWarnings that lorry traffic at Britain’s ports may be on the rise could spell continued disruption for the food and drink sector -
How Brexit red tape is causing food supply issues
20 January 2021 BrexitIn Britain, increased paperwork and trade delays from Brexit are causing problems for retailers that stock European products as well as producers that export their goods -
What does the Brexit deal mean for the fine food industry?
05 January 2021 BrexitWith Brexit officially underway, Britain will forge a new relationship with the EU in 2021. Here's what the food and drink sector makes of Britain's last-minute trade deal -
‘Mini deal’ on whisky would be a boon to independent distillers
22 December 2020 NewsA tariff on Scotch whisky has cost the industry millions and put independent distilleries at risk – but hopes are rising for a deal -
No deal Brexit could make British brands more competitive
14 December 2020 BrexitWith a no deal Brexit looking more likely, British produce could see a boost – but questions remain over whether a grace period for supermarket checks will put indie retailers at a disadvantage -
What could Brexit mean for food prices?
08 December 2020 BrexitThe food and drink sector remains unclear about how Brexit will impact business, but research shows a no deal exit could lead to price rises for fruit and vegetables -
UK organic exports get the green light
07 December 2020 BrexitThe European Union's decision to recognise Britain's organic products comes as a “huge relief” to the sector – but over the long term, questions still remain -
Is exporting the way forward for British cheesemakers?
24 November 2020 Cheese & DairyHow big is the export opportunity for British cheesemakers, and where can you reap the best rewards? We look into the growing appetite for the UK's cheese, and how Brexit and Covid could impact trade prospects -
A new Chinese export opportunity opens up for indies
22 October 2020 Long ArticleWhile most major economies are struggling with trade due to Covid-19, China is recording strong growth, and a new campaign is starting up to connect UK food and drink producers with Chinese buyers -
Organic farmers still face a “catastrophe” over EU exports
06 October 2020 IndustryIf an equivalence agreement is not reached in Brexit trade talks, organic food exports from the UK to the EU could effectively cease, writes Roger Kerr, the CEO of Organic Farmers & Growers and director of the Organic Trade Board -
Golden opportunity for SMEs as export demand increases
16 September 2020 Long ArticleDespite all the challenges with COVID-19, new data from the FDF shows exciting opportunities for UK food and drink manufacturers in foreign markets -
UK organic food exports face the possibility of exclusion from the EU market
16 September 2020 BrexitMore than 30 organisations representing the organic food and drink sector warn that if equivalence is not agreed upon in Brexit deal, the UK’s high-quality organic food could be outright banned from European markets
