Brexit
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Brexit negotiators reopen the protected food and drink debate
02 September 2020 BrexitThe UK is seeking to weaken speciality food protections under the EU Geographical Indications policy, according to reports from the EU -
National Food Strategy addresses “urgent” questions raised by Brexit and Covid
12 August 2020 BrexitPart one of Henry Dimbleby’s eagerly anticipated report focuses on how to protect UK food standards and Covid’s impact on the global food system -
Stilton stalls UK trade deal with Japan
12 August 2020 BrexitTruss defends British cheesemakers by pushing for better terms for blue cheese -
Government officially launches Trade and Agriculture Commission
28 July 2020 BrexitMembers have met to offer expertise on trade policies to secure opportunities for UK farmers -
FDSC launches Covid-19 recovery plan
20 July 2020 BrexitReport highlights the need for a more sustainable food system -
Time is running out to agree a zero-tariff deal, says BRC
13 July 2020 BrexitThe trade association called on the Government to agree a deal to avoid food prices rising post-Brexit -
New Trade and Agricultural Commission membership announced today
10 July 2020 BrexitThe official announcement of the new body follows months of campaigning by farmers and agricultural unions across the UK -
Waitrose backs Government call to maintain UK food standards
08 July 2020 BrexitNew executive director James Bailey pledged support for UK farmers in a recent statement -
New Trade and Agriculture Commission could protect food standards post-Brexit
02 July 2020 BrexitThe new commission follows increasing concerns about the impact of low-quality imports -
Farmers and producers receive overwhelming support from British public ahead of Brexit
19 June 2020 BrexitOver one million people have signed a petition to voice their concerns about the threat to farming standards -
What does the threat of low-quality imports mean for the agriculture sector?
12 June 2020 BrexitWe look at why people are so nervous about ongoing Brexit trade deal talks, and what the prospect of low-quality imports could mean for British producers and retailers -
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
