Brexit – Page 80
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NewsMPs urge introduction of Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme
Commons debate hears failure could lead to labour shortages and increased food prices
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Comment & OpinionThe British are coming. But not just yet
New York’s Fancy Food Show is a prime opportunity for UK food & drink to showcase its wares. But this year’s British presence was underwhelming, says Chris Blythe of The Brand Nursery
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Comment & OpinionLeaving the London Fisheries Convention tells us more about Gove than fishing rights post-Brexit
Leaving the relatively little-known convention represents a “first historic step” towards freeing the UK fishing sector from the shackles of Europe, but how significant is it?
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NewsFishermen welcome UK London Fisheries Convention withdrawal
Environment secretary Michael Gove described the move as ‘an historic first step towards building a new domestic fishing policy’
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy are so few Brits prepared to pick fruit?
The UK fruit & veg sector is at risk because Brexit has made it harder to hire seasonal workers from Europe - and Brits don’t want to do the job. We explain why it’s so hard to hire British workers for seasonal jobs, and what to do about it.
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NewsWilliam Bain appointed to lead the BRC's Brexit strategy
Former Labour MP will assume the role of policy advisor and report into director of food policy Andrew Opie
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NewsElection result triggers collapse in consumer confidence
Consumer confidence is at the second-lowest level since the summer of 2013
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NewsFDF welcomes reassurances over EU nationals' residency in UK
Food and drink businesses have lived under “cloud of uncertainty” for 12 months, trade body says
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NewsRichmond cuts pack sizes in face of pork price increases
Kerry Foods has cut the pack size of Richmond Thick Sausages from 16 sausages to 14
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NewsSoft fruit industry at risk without labour assurances
British Summer Fruits warns of “extreme” situation over labour shortages and soaring prices if the government does not address migrant labour shortages soon
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Comment & OpinionDon’t hold your breath for a rapid passage of this bewildering array of Brexit Bills
There are enough minefields in these Bills to keep the Commons locked in disagreement for 22 years, let alone months
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NewsQueen's Speech 2017: the grocery industry reacts
Reactions from influential players in food and drink and an overview of the key bills for the industry
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NewsBrits cut back on out-of-home eating in wake of Brexit vote
Visits not involving a deal or promotion were still growing faster than promoted visits
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NewsGove promises 'open and frank' dialogue with food and farming
Brexit brought opportunity to get rid of ‘cumbersome bureaucracy’, said secretary of state
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NewsCo-operative model "more resilient in post-Brexit zeitgeist"
The UK Co-operative Economy 2017 report says Co-op values strike a chord with public’s mood amid upheaval
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NewsUK cereals 'must get match fit for Brexit'
The UK cereals sector should beware “sleepwalking into Brexit” and increase its competitiveness now
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NewsFDF president calls for food & drink unity over Brexit
Premier Foods CEO said it was time for companies to stop complaining about political uncertainty
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NewsDUP 'likely to seek soft Irish border and agrifood support'
Talks were held in Downing Street today between PM Theresa May and DUP leader Arlene Foster
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NewsMichael Gove will 'have work cut out' as new Defra secretary
However, his appointment could herald “less of a cliff edge” in Brexit negotiations says British Growers Association
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer's view on the General Election 2017
Let us be absolutely clear Mrs May. There is no clarity right now. Only confusion …