Brexit
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“Common sense will prevail once the political posturing has receded”
13 March 2020 BrexitWith the clock ticking through the UK's 11-month transition period with the EU, are exporting producers any clearer on where they stand? -
Brexit is on: Spain responds
03 March 2020 BrexitAs one of Britain's most valuable international partners, how will Spain be affected by the UK's exit from the EU? -
Industry reacts to general election results
13 December 2019 BrexitA Conservative win and the PM's promise to "get Brexit done" has prompted plenty of reaction from the food and drink sector -
Industry responds to latest Brexit tariff news
13 March 2019 BrexitThe announcement of the 12-month no-deal tariff schedule is a cause of concern for businesses -
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. -
Stockpiling: a Brexit dilemma
08 February 2019 BrexitA Brexit-weary industry is divided in its preparations for possible disruption ahead, according to Speciality Food readers -
Norfolk Deli launches Brexit-themed gift hampers
05 February 2019 BrexitAward-winning Norfolk Deli has launched its own range of 'Brexit Hampers', which are full of artisan food that will appeal to "both sides of the divide" -
“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 coffee shops achieve 20 years of growth despite hard Brexit concerns
15 January 2019 BrexitThe £10.1bn UK coffee shop market grew by 7.9 per cent in turnover during 2018 - representing 20 consecutive years of sales and outlet growth- but many industry leaders say Brexit is negatively impacting trade and creating business uncertainty, according to a report by Allegra World… -
What will happen to Cornish pasties post-Brexit?
08 November 2018 BrexitCan a Cornish pasty originate from anywhere other than Cornwall? Well, not at the moment, due to the operation of EU regulations within the UK. But will this change following Brexit? Tom Broster, associate at Briffa Legal, fills us in -
Post-Brexit farmer immigration scheme launched
03 October 2018 BrexitThe first post-Brexit immigration plan released by the government looks to provide British farmers a much sought after seasonal workforce -
How EU-protected foods will fare in a post-Brexit world
02 October 2018 BrexitAs the Brexit end date creeps closer and closer, professionals in the food industry are voicing their concerns about the status of the 80 EU-protected foods produced by the UK.