Members of the UK food and drink industry have cautiously welcomed the agreement of a free trade deal between the UK and Australia, but questioned the lack of detail surrounding competitiveness and animal welfare.
Members from across Scotland’s food and farming industry have accused the UK government of neglecting trade with its biggest export market in its rush to secure new trade deals.
With more businesses relocating abroad to beat Brexit delays, customs expert Arne Mielken of Customs Manager looks at the pros and cons of setting up an EU base.
UK cheese, meat and whisky producers are set to benefit from a new trade deal agreed with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein worth £21.6bn, according to trade secretary Liz Truss.
The UK’s proposed trade deal with Australia could cut – though not necessarily scrap – tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to the country, supporting thousands of jobs in the Scottish drinks industry, according to the Government.
The supply chain and logistics industry is approaching pre-financial crisis levels thanks to shortages in drivers and shipping capacity, as the food industry continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19 and Brexit.
Suggestions the Government aims to sign a zero-tariff trade deal with Australia have amplified food industry fears about the damaging, anti-competitive effect this could have on UK farmers.
Eurostar Commodities has warned a global shortage of rice flour is likely to lead to price increases in many everyday food staples, amid ‘smoke signals’ of rising costs from global food firms.
UK producers will struggle to compete with overseas rivals if zero tariff trade with Australia is approved by the Government, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has warned.
Tetley, the well-known tea producer, has awarded the Port of Tyne a long-term logistics and distribution contract, building on their existing 20-year partnership and cutting down on carbon emissions.
Welsh Beef has joined Welsh Lamb in being traced and authenticated by food technology specialists Oritain, working in partnership with Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).
The cold chain faces three big challenges, according to Su Dakin, British Sugar head of food safety and quality, speaking at the Institute of Food Science and Technology’s Spring Conference 2021.
UK meat processors and other food industry groups have publicly opposed proposals by the Brazilian government that they argue threaten the Amazon rainforest, warning they would consider boycotting Brazilian agricultural commodities if the plans proceed.
The latest data for lamb and beef exports from the UK suggests trade is gradually improving, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’ (HCC).
