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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 -
British farmers “better equipped than anyone” to deliver high quality food, says Michael Gove
26 June 2018 BrexitThe Secretary of State for Food and Environment, Michael Gove, spoke about British farmers being well-equipped to fulfil the national and global demand for high quality food at the NFU Summer Reception on Monday -
Cotswold Fayre launches heritage-inspired range
03 May 2018 NewsFine food distributor Cotswold Fayre is launching a new heritage-inspired range of products under the brand Ministers of Taste, for retailers looking for traditional food gifts with a modern twist -
British gourmet food and drink products to be showcased in Hong Kong
12 March 2018 NewsGourmet popcorn producer Joe & Seph’s is set to head to Hong Kong this March as part of a select band of businesses showcasing the best of UK industrial and creative excellence to Asian companies
