Brexit
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The Brexit effect
03 May 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, fine food retailers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European produce -
How the P&O Ferries crisis could affect independent retailers
19 April 2022 BrexitWith costs rising across the food supply chain, Brexit chaos and now issues at Dover, what’s in store for fine food retailers? -
How Brexit rules on importing European cheeses are affecting UK cheesemongers
15 March 2022 BrexitWith Brexit now officially in full force, cheesemongers across the UK are struggling with costs and supplier issues when it comes to importing European cheeses -
How Brexit will impact the food sector in 2022
13 January 2022 BrexitFrom retail importers of small-batch European delicacies to start-ups hoping to expand through exports, Brexit’s effects will continue to be felt this year -
2021: Looking back at a year in fine food
05 January 2022 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to the 'new normal’ last year -
How Brexit and Covid are impacting UK sustainability efforts
22 October 2021 BrexitBrexit and Covid have each transformed the food industry in their own way. But what impact are they having on the industry’s move towards a more sustainable future? -
EU proposes to scrap post-Brexit food checks in NI
16 October 2021 BrexitThe plans aim to resolve ongoing issues with the Northern Ireland Protocol -
Indies dodge ‘perfect storm’ of food shortages
08 October 2021 BrexitBrexit, Covid and historical worker shortfalls are to blame for food shortages seen in recent months. But independents have proved resilient -
Visa scheme won’t fix labour shortage, food groups say
27 September 2021 BrexitWhile the news of the short-term visa scheme was largely welcomed by food and farming trade groups, business leaders warn it will not be enough to fix the supply chain crisis -
Government unveils plans to boost food and drink exports
16 September 2021 BrexitThe plans aim to help Britain's farmers and food and drink businesses “fly the flag for UK produce around the world” post-Brexit -
Food sector calls for Covid Recovery Visa amid labour shortage
31 August 2021 BrexitAn industry report revealed that the UK food and drink sector is suffering from a shortage of more than 500,000 vacancies -
What’s behind the latest food shortages?
27 August 2021 BrexitUK food security is in question as food supply chain issues leave shelves empty. Can indies fill the gap?