Brexit – Page 53
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NewsGrowers welcome Conservative pledge to ‘quadruple’ seasonal workers pilot
Under the plans, the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme pilot would be extended to 10,000 workers
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NewsFWD calls for ‘frictionless trade’ post-Brexit
Action on Brexit is top of the list, with calls for the new government to keep tariffs to a minimum
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Analysis & FeaturesWith food front and centre, who deserves industry’s votes?
From no-deal Brexit to plastic, obesity strategy to business rates, where do politicians stand on the crucial issues affecting grocery?
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NewsFood and drink companies slam government over no-deal Brexit spending
Some companies forked out up to £5m, according to a survey of its members by the FDF
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Comment & OpinionBrexit has slowed progress on food waste, obesity and the environment
Whatever the election’s outcome, Brexit is likely to continue to impede progress
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NewsProgress on food waste stalled due to Brexit concerns, says Wrap
The report found many retailers had done nothing or not enough to improve labelling advice across a range of key products
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Comment & OpinionLoosening food safety laws post-Brexit could threaten the union
If we see regulatory divergence between England, Wales and Scotland after Brexit, our issues won’t stop at Northern Ireland
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NewsShoppers concerned over post-Brexit availability of Irish food, says Bord Bia
New research suggests UK shoppers are losing confidence that Irish food and drink will be readily available after Brexit
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NewsNo-deal worries linger as pre-Christmas election is confirmed
Defra and DExEU are urging suppliers to keep preparing for the possibility of a no-deal
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Comment & OpinionUK must be vigilant on food safety after Brexit
Suppliers and retailers should be constantly scanning the horizon for risks, says Fera Science CEO Andrew Swift
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Comment & OpinionA 12 December general election comes too late to boost consumer confidence
As one source put it: “The election creates uncertainty about whether there could be even more uncertainty.”
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Comment & OpinionSufficient labour is the only way our fruit & veg is going to get picked
There are opportunities to increase production - but not if the crop can’t be picked
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit extension granted: food and drink industry players react
Food and drink industry leaders have been given their reaction to another Brexit delay
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Comment & OpinionLetters: government must extend seasonal workers pilot
The sector has seen an unprecedented scale of waste this year on farms across the country
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Brazil meat our standards to strike a post-Brexit trade deal?
Brazil wants to trade with the UK post Brexit. But amid concerns over food safety, animal welfare and the environment, can it meet our standards on beef, chicken and pork?
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NewsLabour shortages set to hike apple prices
British Apples & Pears warns the total amount of unpicked top fruit “could be much more” than previously thought
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Comment & OpinionSeasonal labour crisis is a serious threat to British farming
To conclude that the fruit & veg rotting in UK fields has nothing to do with Brexit is absurd
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NewsFood and drink retailers urge clarity over Northern Ireland protocol costs
The government has given no indication of how much the cost to businesses would be
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NewsLabour shortage hits meat processors in run-up to Christmas
Processors have warned Brexit-related labour shortages could hinder production of seasonal products
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NewsLabour shortages putting pressure on supermarkets to raise warehouse pay
Shortage means workers can pick and choose, while DCs are having to relax job requirements, says leading recruiter