All Politics articles – Page 50
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NewsUK meat industry facing up to £120m in extra Brexit costs, BMPA report says
BMPA said most of its members were anticipating a permanent 20% drop-off in their trade with the EU
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NewsSeafood and meat companies call for Brexit export health certificate overhaul
Industry bodies for both sectors said the delays and costs were being exacerbated by the complexity of the forms
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Comment & OpinionThe online tax debate simply highlights the problem with business rates
Although it’s later than desired, it’s perhaps a good sign that the government will be looking at the online tax in autumn
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Analysis & FeaturesBrexit border check delay: are the extra months enough for food and drink?
The government extended the grace period for full border checks by another six months
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InterviewsIan Wright FDF big interview: ‘I don’t think I’m confrontational’
As the straight-talking FDF CEO prepares to stand down, he talks us through boosting the federation’s profile, upsetting Jamie Oliver and why he’s not going quietly
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NewsIOTC criticised for failure to adopt sustainable yellowfin tuna plan
Governments and NGOs described the outcome of the IOTC’s special session as ‘extremely disheartening’
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NewsFish firms need extra post-Brexit bailout to remain afloat, seafood sector warns MPs
Representatives from trade bodies and business also called on government to negotiate with the EU to resolve the border crisis
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News🔴 Budget 2021 Live: Chancellor outlines Covid recovery measures
The latest updates for the grocery industry on the B
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Analysis & FeaturesFive fmcg brands that have used their influence to speak up for a cause
An increasing number of food and drink brands are taking a stand on political and social issues, here are five brands that are getting stuck in to the debate
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Analysis & FeaturesHow and why fmcg brands got political
With social media affording more space than ever before for food and drink brands to have a ‘voice’, an increasing number are speaking out on political issues. So what are the benefits – and how can it backfire?
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the food industry is fighting childhood hunger
It took a Manchester United footballer to force the government to extend free school meals during the pandemic. The food industry has been just as eager to help – but how much can it change by itself?
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Comment & OpinionHunger Games on Dimbleby National Food Strategy report is a disgrace
What’s worse than silence on Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy report? It’s a government secret
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Analysis & FeaturesFive key takeaways from the NFU conference
The annual food producer’s conference took place on Tuesday (23 February)
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NewsUK must prioritise food security, Minette Batters tells NFU conference
The NFU president spoke of a ‘real risk’ of an erosion of British food and drink production
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Analysis & FeaturesThe tech that can keep Brexit Britain connected
As red tape and delays threaten the efficiency of cross-border trade, how is technology keeping Britain moving?
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NewsEU exports slowed by wrong colour ink and other red tape
Red ink is banned by some EU countries but others allow it
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s the solution to the seafood sector’s export crisis?
Seafood exports to the EU have all but ground to a halt, with suppliers urging a six-month ‘grace period’ to cut red tape
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Analysis & FeaturesFour key impacts of the Brexit deal on UK food & drink
The trade deal dodges punishing tariffs, but there are plenty of changes for the UK food industry to adapt to, despite little notice
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Comment & OpinionThe Grocer’s Christmas Tinkle 2020
Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at The Grocer
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Comment & OpinionChaos at the border bodes far from well for Brexit
As FDF CEO Ian Wright pointed out, the week has ‘lifted the curtain’ on the potential for chaos