Opinion – Page 13
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Comment and Opinion
Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of retail post-Brexit
The retail sector could be facing a very real skills challenge, says Nikki Flanders of Opus Energy. Time to take action now
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As Brexit looms UK food & drink exporters should look to China and the UAE
China and the UAE are fast becoming major centres for expatriate communities and with this comes the demand for premium quality food & drink brands, says Sean Ramsden of Ramsden International
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Cutting red tape after Brexit could lead to food fraud
The government has hinted it could waive food safety regulations in the event of a no-deal Brexit
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Now is the time to make food production an economic priority
Home-produced British food must remain available to all budgets, while also allowing British farmers to play a full role in Britain’s economic future, says NFU president Minette Batters
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Raab reassures but with 'no deal' there are no guarantees
This week’s technical notices provide little to calm nerves and help businesses prepare for ‘no deal’
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No-deal Brexit could be an environmental catastrophe too
As positive as the heatwave has been for trade this summer, there is a negative, with inflation – not to mention long-term
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Brexit threat to our food standards cannot be ignored
The issue isn’t that we might want to revise standards after Brexit – it’s the danger of short-sighted moves made under pressure
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Brexit shambles just means there’s less time to get the right deal
It’s hard to predict what will happen next, but no matter what happens, it’s yet another setback for the UK’s Brexit talks with the EU – which we can ill afford
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Food safety hearing throws up unexpected bombshell
Lord Rooker seemed to suggest Liam Fox had made some rather controversial comments about the future of food manufacturing post-Brexit
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UK food & drink needs clarity on Brexit – not more government inertia
Bord Bia’s latest Brexit Barometer reported serious misgivings from Irish food businesses over Britain’s Brexit preparations
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F*** business? It’s high time politicians started to address Brexit concerns
Politicians letting off hot air has become the theme of this week
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Change is coming to British farming. Food companies must take note
Changes to the way farmers are paid could have far-reaching consequences for raw ingredients sourcing, says Stuart Thomson of EFFP
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Comment and Opinion
How to Brexit-proof your agrifood business
Brexit is a daunting prospect for many and clarity over market conditions is vital, says HSBC’s Allan Wilkinson
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Wetherspoon’s ditching of champagne and other EU booze is canny
Tim Martin’s move has all the subtlety of an axe to the face, but it could also be a very savvy decision for his business, says senior drinks reporter Daniel Woolfson
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Food & drink sector is still desperate for answers on Brexit
Food security doesn’t just ‘happen’. It requires concerted effort - and a political climate that allows businesses to invest with confidence
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Get real, government – leaving the customs union would be disastrous for food & drink
The government’s decision to leave both the single market and the customs union is an idealistic vision of future trade growth in developing countries that might not even happen
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Gove takes the F out of Defra with Goldsmith appointment
The environment secretary has no interest in winning the hearts and minds of British farmers as he ploughs ahead with his vision for a green Brexit
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Could Australian trade talks undermine the UK’s post-Brexit welfare promises?
Michael Gove might have won the battle over chlorinated chicken, but the war on our food standards has only just begun, hormone-treated beef imports anyone?
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Stockpiling shows how much Brexit reassurance is needed
Businesses aren’t hanging around for politicians to save them from the drop
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Fishermen furious following Brexit ‘betrayal’
’We will leave the EU and leave the CFP, but hand back sovereignty over our seas a few seconds later’