All articles by Maria Gonçalves – Page 2
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NewsDonald Trump’s 50% tariff threat on EU looms over NI businesses
Northern Irish businesses are subject to the outcome of talks between the US and the EU
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NewsLogistics businesses urge reform to ‘failed’ clandestine migrants scheme
The clandestine entrant civil penalty scheme enables Border Force to levy fines on anyone found to have a clandestine entrant in their vehicle, with fines going up to £10,000 per person
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does the EU-UK ‘reset’ mean for food & drink supply?
The UK and EU have agreed to slash red tape, removing the need for SPS border checks. Who will it help, who loses out, and how soon?
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NewsFilippo Berio sales down in 2024 as olive oil price hikes lingered
The olive oil brand has started to recover in 2025 after sales slumped last year due to record-high retail prices
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NewsCo-op members vote to ban Israeli goods from shelves
A motion to stop stocking Israeli products was passed at the company’s latest AGM with overwhelming support from members
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NewsMillion-pound Brexit border infrastructure ‘scaled back’ amid UK-EU deal, Defra admits
Local authorities and private ports are asking for compensation from government after a substantial reduction in border checks on EU goods means post-Brexit control posts won’t be needed any longer
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NewsGene editing progress could slow down due to new UK-EU deal
Progress in the precision breeding area, widely seen as a post-Brexit regulatory freedom opportunity, could pause amid UK-EU talks
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NewsUK and EU reach deals on fishing quotas and food & drink exports
London and Brussels have agreed to extend fishing quotas for 12 years while reducing rules on food trade
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InterviewsBeyond Unilever: Alan Jope on soap, slavery, and the supply chain
Ex-Unilever CEO Alan Jope is enjoying retirement, but he continues to fight for sustainability and ethical supply chains within global food and drink
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NewsBrexit reset talks: UK ham and bacon producers set to follow EU regulations
The UK and the EU are meeting for discussions on sanitary and phytosanitary measures at the ’Brexit reset’ summit next week
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NewsChinese food producers eye UK markets amid Trump tariffs disruption
Chinese food and agriculture exporters are looking towards the UK and EU amid trade uncertainty with the US
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NewsUS now targeting British pork, poultry and seafood markets amid trade talks
In addition to beef, the US is also keen to up exports of pork, poultry, seafood and rice into the UK amid ongoing trade discussions
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NewsLabour immigration reforms will pose ‘significant challenges’ to food industry
The proposals could widen talent shortages and up costs for employers in the sector
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NewsMedia Bites 13 May: consumer spending, pub sales, immigration and labour market
Warm weather has boosted consumer spending but wage growth has slowed
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Comment & OpinionBig week for international trade deals – but is any win really a win?
Keir Starmer celebrates slam dunks in trade relations –- but here’s what the India and US trade deals mean for the British economy
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NewsUK-US deal to include agrifoods but government draws ‘red line’ on hormone beef and chlorinated chicken
British farmers are closely following the news of a US-UK trade deal over food standard concerns
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KVI TrackerCoffee farmers in crisis despite inflation-boosting retail prices
Producers in the sector are not benefiting from rising retail prices, suppliers have warned
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NewsUK’s top supermarkets ‘failing against own environmental pledges’
Campaigners claim supermarkets frequently set sustainability-related targets but fail to achieve them or show progress
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NewsUK borders ‘not secure’, claim MPs, as minister grilled over illegal meat imports
The Efra committee is holding a series of evidence hearings looking into the state of the UK’s borders post-Brexit
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NewsUK-India trade deal: food and drink businesses to benefit from ‘historic’ agreement
British food and drink makers are set to benefit significantly from lower trade tariffs with India