Brexit insight and analysis – Page 3
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Big InterviewsMarco Forgione on Brexit, ministers, and surviving global turmoil
The Institute of Export & International Trade head on navigating one of the most challenging periods for global trade in living memory
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Britain’s 150 biggest food and drink suppliers are faring
Big or small, own-label or branded, the UK’s food and drink suppliers are struggling to balance cost inflation recovery with volume and share, finds the OC&C 150 report
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Comment & OpinionThe enthusiasm of Anuga must be matched by government support
Governments must back the impressive, energetic UK exhibitor base, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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Analysis & FeaturesHGV driver shortages: how can another crisis be avoided?
The Great Driver Shortage of 2021 struck the industry hard, but it looks as though history could be about to repeat itself
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy the battle against food inflation isn’t over
Food price inflation has eased – but key drivers including energy prices, crop shortages and the ongoing effects of Brexit mean it’s far from over
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Comment & OpinionWill UK eggs crack under border control battles?
New government data shows a ‘staggering’ increase in the amount of eggs imported into the country
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Category ReportThe dragon’s dram: Welsh food and drink category report 2023
Whisky distillers are helping to drive a Welsh food and drink sector increasingly associated with provenance and quality
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Comment & OpinionThe UK’s food system is unprepared for catastrophe
Covid, Brexit and war have enlightened us to the reality of food distribution challenges, says Sue Newton, GB food & drink practice leader at WTW
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Category ReportCan growth in Scottish exports be sustained?
Scottish food & drink exports hit a record high of £8.1bn last year but volumes of scotch whisky and salmon are now slipping. Why?
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Category ReportA pricier parmesan: Dairymen Continental cheese category report 2023
Dramatic price spikes across Continental cheese are shaving off sales of classic Italian lines. And droughts could force up prices further
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Comment & OpinionExport opinion: Wyke Farms’ Rich Clothier on Brexit, new markets and opportunities
Wyke has looked to new markets like Japan, Australia, South Africa and the US
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are key British food exports in such steep decline?
Inflation has forced consumers to cut spend, while Brexit red tape has hit SMEs. Businesses are hoping non-EU trade deals make an impact
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Comment & OpinionWhat will crumble first, Defra’s buildings or its waste strategy?
The last thing Defra needs is question marks over the safety of its buildings
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Comment & OpinionBritain can’t grow its way out of Europe mega-weather food supply threat
This year’s soggy British summer may well have presented a different argument, but Europe’s heatwaves pose an existential threat to food
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit border checks delay – what does it mean for the supply chain?
The government is reported to be planning another delay to post-Brexit border controls on EU imports
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Comment & OpinionAnother Brexit border delay, another false start for the food industry
It appears HM Treasury has realised bringing in a measure which will lead to higher food prices is not a good idea when the country is in an inflation spiral, says Shane Brennan, Cold Chain Federation CEO
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Analysis & FeaturesThe race for onshoring: How Britain’s food supply is coming home
In an increasingly volatile global market, British businesses are seeking to secure supply closer to home, making use of tech to boost efficiency
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Analysis & FeaturesCould new Brexit border controls spell the death of UK delis?
New Brexit checks are about to make it harder for SMEs to import meat and dairy goods from Europe, raising fears for the future of independent delis and the wholesalers who supply them
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Comment & OpinionWake up. Brits alone aren’t going to fill the food labour shortage
The migrant labour narrative is worn out. It’s time for a realistic approach
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Comment & OpinionIt is time for action on seasonal food worker abuse
Seasonal horticultural workers are being threatened with deportation, housed in appalling conditions and treated like slaves by UK farm owners