All Brexit articles – Page 56
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Comment & OpinionThe Defra ‘brain drain’ would be bad news at any time, let alone ahead of a no-deal
As industry sources demand answers from MPs, the exodus from Defra means there’s nobody in to listen
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NewsNo-deal Brexit uncertainty ‘crippling business’, says Iceland’s Richard Walker
Walker told the Today programme he wanted clarity and certainty
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NewsDefra ‘brain drain’ threatens no-deal Brexit strategy, industry warns
The departure of secretary of state Michael Gove was this weekend followed by that of environment minister Thérèse Coffey
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NewsDover-Calais no-deal delays will impact fresh food supply, admits Villiers
The new secretary of state also hinted that ministers were likely to cave in to calls from food industry leaders to relax
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NewsUK meat supply could ‘grind to a halt’ if EU byproduct access lost
Failure by the government to achieve third country listed status means EU animal byproduct exports would not be allowed in a no-deal brexit
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Comment & OpinionInstead of clarity over Brexit, while millions are wasted, all bets are back on
While the industry has been furiously preparing for a no-deal Brexit on 31 October nothing is for certain
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NewsCustoms pop-ups set to ease no-deal Brexit port delays
The checkpoints would house customs agents able to complete paperwork needed to get through Calais without long delays
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Analysis & FeaturesFarmers of the future: are apprenticeships the solution to a labour crisis?
Britain’s farmers are concerned that Brexit could lead to a shortage of quality managers for their businesses, but could apprentices provide a long-term solution to a potential labour crisis?
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NewsSupermarkets face 20% capacity cut in ‘best-case’ no-deal Brexit
The BRC said the gridlock would trap large numbers of empty lorries travelling back to Europe to pick up supplies for supermarkets
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Comment & OpinionMichael Gove must offer more convincing answers to food industry’s questions
Businesses should be prepared to face blame over the impact of a no-deal
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NewsFDF adds weight to criticism of Gove with warning of ‘major’ fresh food shortages
Yesterday, former Defra boss turned Brexit tsar Gove told the Andrew Marr Show there would be no shortages
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NewsCity snapshot: BRC rejects Gove reassurances over food shortages
The British Retail Consortium has labelled cabinet minister Michael Gove’s reassurances over shortages of fresh food under a no-deal Brexit scenario “categorically untrue”.
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Comment & OpinionLetters: retailers should start small to tackle food waste in the supply chain
Brexit contract reviews; Food waste is complex
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Analysis & FeaturesCan fresh produce importers mitigate no-deal delays?
The industry is better prepared, with alternative routes and extra storage among the solutions
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NewsConsumer fears over no-deal Brexit food shortages on the rise
A survey by Him has found 14% of shoppers are already stockpiling
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NewsFood and drink leaders demand answers to 11 no-deal preparation questions
The FDF is warning ministers are ignoring calls for clarity from businesses most likely to be affected
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Comment & OpinionPilgrim’s Pride move for Tulip shows US has UK meat sector in its sights
US pork producers could now have a much easier route to market for their pork in the UK
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NewsLidl reassures suppliers over extra costs of no-deal Brexit
Lidl’s UK chief commercial officer Ryan McDonnell has written to British suppliers following reports they would be expected to pau EU import tariffs
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Comment & OpinionBoris Johnson’s pork pie porkies set a worrying precedent
The PM’s misguided riff on Melton Mowbray pork pie exports reveals a shocking ignorance of the facts
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NewsFood waste charities warn no-deal Brexit threatens supply
FareShare redistributed almost 20,000 tonnes, or 46.5 million meals, from supermarkets and suppliers in 2018/19