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UK food and drink trade soars above pre-pandemic levels

June 1, 2022

Export and imports of food and drink from non-EU countries have soared above pre-pandemic levels for the first time, according to research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). The…

EU food checks delayed for fourth time

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April 29, 2022

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Physical checks on fresh food from the EU has been delayed for the fourth time, Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg confirmed in a written statement on 28 April. Rees-Mogg announced…

Food sales to non-EU countries rise by 8%

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March 21, 2022

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Sales to non-EU countries have grown by 8% compared to 2020 due to strong recovery in whisky (+18.7%) and salmon (+20.6%) exports, the Food and Drink Federation’s latest Trade Snapshot…

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A third of UK stores lack painkillers

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January 14, 2022

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Around three in 10 stores across the UK have little to no stock of painkillers, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed. Drug shortages have been reported as early…

A petition against imported eggs has gained 35,000 votes on Change.org since its launch this month.

Petition against imported eggs gains 35,000 votes

November 9, 2021

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A petition against imported eggs has gained 35,000 votes on Change.org since its launch this month. The petition by British Lion claims that using non-British eggs is “morally wrong” and…

PepsiCo has announced two senior leadership appointments in a bid to “drive accelerated growth.”

UK begins negotiations to join £9 trillion global trade bloc

September 29, 2021

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The UK has begun negotiations to enter into the £9 trillion Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trading bloc. The discussions started on September 28 and mark the…

Marks & Spencer has committed to changing its menopause policy in the workplace, by becoming one of the founding partners of company GenM.

M&S takes aim at EU’s ‘fandango of bureaucracy’ on imports

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Archie Norman EU exports imports M&S

September 15, 2021

Benedict Smith

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Marks & Spencer has branded the EU’s border rules “pointless bureaucracy” as the government delays checks on food imports. Products including meat and fish would have needed health certificates from…

EU needs ‘common sense’ to avoid food crisis, says M&S

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George Wright imports M&S

September 6, 2021

Benedict Smith

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Marks & Spencer has warned that Brexit rules will “hurt” food imports because officials in some EU countries do not work at the weekends. The supermarket, which made a £201…

Cheaper wine on the cards as UK govt closes in on New Zealand trade deal

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August 23, 2021

Jasdip Sensi

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Brits could be in line for cheaper wine as the UK government said “good progress” is being made in efforts to secure a free trade deal with New Zealand. According…

77% think imports should meet UK standards, survey reveals

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June 1, 2021

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Nearly eight in 10 believe that imported food should meet UK standards on the environment and animal welfare, a ComRes survey has revealed. The study, commissioned by the British Guild…

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UK food and drink trade soars above pre-pandemic levels

EU food checks delayed for fourth time

Food sales to non-EU countries rise by 8%

A third of UK stores lack painkillers

Petition against imported eggs gains 35,000 votes

UK begins negotiations to join £9 trillion global trade bloc

M&S takes aim at EU’s ‘fandango of bureaucracy’ on imports

EU needs ‘common sense’ to avoid food crisis, says M&S

Cheaper wine on the cards as UK govt closes in on New Zealand trade deal

77% think imports should meet UK standards, survey reveals

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