Export
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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 -
British regional products at risk in Brexit trade negotiations
08 June 2020 BrexitThe failure to secure guarantees threatens iconic food and drink made in the UK -
Slow growth reported for food and drink exports
27 March 2019 NewsNew figures from the FDF reveal that growth fell to just 2.5% in 2018 -
Brexit uncertainty is impacting grain trade now, says NFU
06 March 2019 BrexitAs the 29th March looms nearer, businesses are none the wiser about the future of the UK and EU trading relationship and what tariffs could be imposed. -
“This really is crunch time”: Industry reacts to historic Government Brexit defeat
16 January 2019 BrexitThe food and drink industry is today reacting after Brexit preparations took a dramatic turn last night. MPs voted down the Withdrawal Bill, heightening the business community's concerns for the months ahead -
UK food and drink exports reach £16.4bn in first nine months of 2018
07 December 2018 NewsFood and drink exports increased by 1.8 per cent to £16.4bn from January to September 2018, when compared to the same period in 2017, says The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) -
Businesses too focused on hyper-local, reports survey
02 November 2018 NewsA recent survey carried out by Kreston Reeves has reported that the majority of the revenue of private British businesses is generated in their immediate geographic location, a potential concern during a period where international aspirations could hold the key to stability post-Brexit -
Hider Foods acquires Dart Valley Foods brands and assets
20 July 2018 NewsFine food and drink distributor Hider Foods has announced the acquisition of a collection of assets from Hampshire-based Dart Valley Foods, which recently went into administration -
Belton Farm announces major £1.25m investment plan
09 July 2018 NewsThe investment will go towards the development of its dairy and a move to recruit more farmers
