All Tariffs articles – Page 11
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Analysis & Features
As energy prices soar, is it time supermarkets went off-grid?
Food stores are some of the biggest energy users in the country, but as prices soar and net zero targets loom, can they find new ways to power themselves?
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Analysis & Features
British dairy’s international treasure hunt
Dairy can often feel like a dwindling industry in the UK. Declining milk consumption and promotion of vegan alternatives – amid allegations around the impact of cows on climate – have led to a sense of woe across the sector
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Analysis & Features
Can the frozen food sector stay competitive in the cost of living crisis?
Opportunities lie in pricing and restaurant-style lines, experts say
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News
Energy bailout welcomed but food businesses urge longer-term support
Industry leaders warmly welcomed as a lifeline the “unparalleled” package of support announced by business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg
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News
Media Bites 5 September: Waitrose, Iceland, Starbucks
Waitrose has admitted to signing deals with landlords halting other supermarkets from opening nearby for a decade
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Comment & Opinion
Food and drink export figures prove Whitehall has the right priorities
If the UK is able to conclude negotiations on a trade agreement with Delhi in October as is hoped, India’s prohibitively high tariffs could be slashed
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News
Food exports exceed pre-Covid levels for first time
Chocolate was the UK’s largest exported food category in the first half of 2022 worth £368m, up 12% since 2021
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News
ACS calls for business energy price cap to help retailers fight cost of living crisis
Currently, there is no energy price cap for businesses, which would limit the rates a supplier can charge for their default tariffs
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News
Activists warn about pesticide use on Indian farms as FTA deadline looms
While India could be a huge market for British food, any deal should not compromise on standards, PAN warns
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Analysis & Features
Can food and drink ever thrive under the Northern Ireland protocol?
The protocol placed a border in the Irish Sea to the seeming detriment of all businesses. But while not perfect, many insist it is working
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News
Food suppliers told government cannot provide ‘whole solution’ to gas and fertiliser problems
As concerns grow about impact of gas rationing, Defra says measures already in place “will help”
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News
Whitefish prices set to rise as tariff on product from Russia and Belrus is introduced
The whitefish tariff will affect all seafood originating in Russia but will not include Russian caught product that is processed in another country
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Analysis & Features
Can food tariff cuts really put a dent in inflation?
By cutting ‘food tariffs we don’t need’, the UK could reduce inflation, Boris Johnson recently claimed
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News
Fruit & veg import tariff plan meets mixed reception from industry
Opponents say addressing labour shortages is more important
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News
UK rice processors say proposed tariff cuts could be counter-productive
Most rice imports already enter tariff-free, said industry body the Rice Association
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News
MPs claim Australia trade deal will not reduce food prices in Britain
The Commons International Trade Committee’s report comes as government pushes debate on food import tariffs
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News
Food importers want input into government tariff cut proposals
Industry says reductions would help reduce inflation but could undermine FTA talks
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News
US renews demands for increased access to UK food market
The head of recent agri-trade mission said the UK should be more ’science-based’ in its outlook
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News
MPs urged to delay ratification of UK-Australia free trade deal
Parliament’s trade committee says more time is needed to assess agreement, which farmers’ groups have criticised
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News
EU-UK veterinary deal could soothe Northern Ireland Protocol tensions
The food industry wants more clarity about UK government’s proposals