BPC to host virtual roundtable on post-Brexit trade in food
The British Poultry Council (BPC) is to host a virtual roundtable to discuss the new trade deal with Europe and what this really means for food producers and consumers in the UK.
The roundtable will focus on the ways in which various trade barriers can be mitigated to avoid a food supply crisis, protect UK producers and ensure food on every table.
Guest speakers include Minister for International Trade, Ranil Jayawardena MP and Nick von Westenholz, the director of trade and business strategy for the National Farmers Union (NFU).
“As the UK becomes a third country, this virtual roundtable will focus on the ways in which various trade barriers can be mitigated to avoid a food supply crisis.”
British Poultry Council chief executive, Richard Griffiths, will also be speaking at the roundtable. He commented: “The EU-UK ‘free trade and cooperation agreement’, which came into operation on 1st January, means no tariffs or quotas will be introduced on British food exports or European imports. While this sounds like good news for Britain’s food security, British businesses and consumers are seeking assurance from Government that a limitless amount of perishable food products will continue to flow freely, and that food will remain accessible and affordable for all.
“As the UK becomes a third country, this virtual roundtable will focus on the ways in which various trade barriers can be mitigated to avoid a food supply crisis, protect UK producers and ensure food on every table.”
Griffiths added: “We are delighted to be highlighting the challenges faced by British food producers post-Brexit and how the industry is adapting the changing circumstances. We look forward to welcoming Minister for International Trade Ranil Jayawardena MP at the virtual roundtable and discussing the impact of post-Brexit trade on our national food supply.”
The roundtable will take place on 4th February 2021 at 12:30pm and registration can be done via this link.
Photograph: BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths.
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