Brexit
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2022: Looking back at a year in fine food
25 January 2023 BrexitSpeciality Food reflects on how the food and drink sector adapted to political uncertainty, a cost-of-living crisis and post-Brexit recovery last year -
UK food and drink exports on the rise as Brexit chaos settles
12 December 2022 BrexitDespite a difficult first couple of years of Brexit, exports of food and drink rose in 2022 -
How Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis have increased interest in British cheese
11 October 2022 BrexitWe explore how the popularity of British cheese has been affected by events such as Brexit, the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis -
Government plans to scrap environmental schemes considered a “catastrophic mistake” for nature
04 October 2022 BrexitWildlife and farming groups have criticised the proposed move away from Environmental Land Management Schemes (Elms) as a huge step backwards for food security and the environment -
How the collapse of the pound will affect speciality food importers
03 October 2022 BrexitWith the exchange rate of the GBP at an all-time low, we examine the impact on fine food retailers reliant on foreign imports -
Farming industry calls on prospective PM candidates to champion British agriculture
02 August 2022 BrexitCharity and trade groups within the farming industry are looking closely at the two remaining PM candidates to assess their support for revitalising British farming -
New report shows UK has ‘untapped potential’ for geographically protected foods
21 July 2022 BrexitGeographically protected food and drink provide national pride and help to support local producers, so should the UK be focusing on this key way to boost British produce? -
UK food exports drop by 19% post-Brexit, but show signs of recovery
18 July 2022 BrexitAfter Brexit caused havoc with delays and new checks at the British border, exports have dropped by £2.4billion in the 15 months after leaving the EU, but trade is starting to recover -
How plans to introduce imperial measurements could affect indie retail
07 June 2022 BrexitAn introduction of imperial measurements could be on its way as the British government harnesses Jubilee nostalgia – but what does this mean for indies? -
Trade and footfall see significant recovery on the back of Jubilee success
06 June 2022 BrexitThe UK has made gains in trade and footfall in the first half of 2022 as the country recovers from the pandemic -
British government delays import checks for the fourth time since Brexit
13 May 2022 BrexitThe UK Government has announced a fourth delay to the introduction of new checks and requirements for imports from the European Union -
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