All Brexit articles – Page 5
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NewsMeat businesses urged to prepare for new recruitment regulations now
Butchers and meat businesses across the UK could be faced with additional labour shortages if they do not prepare their businesses for new immigration rules which are set to come into place following the Brexit transition period, according to an immigration law expert.The Migration Advisory Committee – which advises the ...
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NewsNSA and NFU hit out at Eustice over sheep farming comments
Both the National Sheep Association (NSA) and the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) have criticised Environment Secretary George Eustice over a “lack of understanding” on the subject of sheep farming in the UK and how it might be impacted by a no-deal Brexit.Phil Stocker, chief executive, NSA.Eustice appeared on the ...
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NewsMarket access measures due to Covid-19 explored by AHDB
Meat exporters in the UK will have the opportunity to learn about new ways of working as a result of Covid-19 during the latest in a series of AHDB export webinars.Next month, AHDB will host ‘Trading under Covid-19’, to highlight some of the key changes adopted within market access measures ...
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NewsTony Abbott and Minette Batters battle over future UK trade deals
Former Australian Prime Minister and UK trade adviser, Tony Abbott, joined Minette Batters, president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), in a debate about the future of UK agriculture and trade during the Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) Bitesize webinar.Former Australian Prime Minister and UK trade adviser, Tony Abbott.“Back in the ...
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NewsPost-Brexit trade talks set for make or break week
The UK is entering a crucial period in post-Brexit trade talks as negotiators aim to determine an outline to an agreement this week.Michel Barnier and other EU negotiators arrived in London on Thursday to continue talks and are planned to stay until Wednesday. Talks are set to continue throughout this ...
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NewsJohnson’s no-deal Brexit plans criticised by meat industry
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a wave of criticism from some of the major players in the food and meat industry after he said the UK needs to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.Johnson said that there will be no more trade and security talks unless the EU adopts a ...
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NewsImproved productivity boosts Scotland’s lamb crop
Data released by the Scottish Government reveals an increase in Scotland’s lamb crop and pig herd while cattle numbers continue to contract, according to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.Due to Covid-19, the Scottish Government’s June census for 2020 was conducted ...
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NewsRed meat sector ready for Brexit but concern remains over tariffs
Lamb and beef exporters in Wales are prepared for new paperwork and administration processes at the end of the transition period but are very concerned about the impact of tariffs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC).HCC chief executive, Gwyn ...
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NewsAgriculture Bill: Further reaction as industry hits out at MPs
Various major players within the British meat industry have come out in force against the MPs that voted against changes to the Agriculture Bill which seeks to protect British food standards.Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS)Norman Bagley, head of policy for AIMS, said: "One of the main issues surrounding the ...
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NewsMPs reject amendments to Agriculture Bill
MPs have voted against the latest set of amendments to the post-Brexit Agriculture Bill which would have required all imported food to meet domestic legal standards from the 1st January.The amendments were defeated by 332 votes to 279, despite calls from charities and organisations for Government to protect British food ...
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NewsAgriculture Bill vote puts British food at stake, says NFU
Following hot on the heels of other industry reaction, the National Farmers Union (NFU) has said the future of British food is at stake after MPs rejected amendments to the Agriculture Bill which would have protected British food and animal welfare standards in future trade deals.NFU president, Minette Batters.President of ...
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NewsIMTA shares its concerns over no-deal with EU
Last week saw warnings in the media from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) on the potential impact of tariffs on food prices if there is no future trade agreement agreed with the EU. IMTA, the International Meat Trade Association, shares these concerns.Katie Doherty, chief executive of the International Meat Trade ...
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NewsDelays over Third Country listing puts £175m meat export trade at risk, says BMPA
A delay in becoming a ‘Third Country’ listing could put the UK’s £175 million a month meat export market at risk, according to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA).Nick Allen, CEO of the British Meat Processors Association.In order to continue selling meat and other food products into the EU after ...
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NewsQMS publication highlights importance of Scottish red meat industry
The Scottish red meat sectors continuing importance to Scotland’s economy, as well as the significance of markets outside Scotland to the country’s farmers and red meat processors, has been highlighted in a new publication launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS).Ian MacDonald, senior economics analyst with QMS.The latest edition of the ...
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NewsUK red meat showcased at two major events in China
Exporters will be flying the flag for UK pork and beef at two major events in China this month, marking the first international showcasing since the coronavirus outbreak.On Thursday 18th September, China International Meat Industry Exhibition 2020 (CIMIE 2020) will take place at the Qingdao Cosmopolitan Exposition in China, bringing ...
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NewsBMPA says Government is putting £1.2 billion of trade at risk
The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has launched a new campaign targeted at Government to expose what it calls “glaring weaknesses” in Brexit preparations that puts £1.2 billion worth of trade at risk.Despite reassurances from Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week that the UK is ready for any eventuality with ...
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NewsBVA calls for clarity on vet checks ahead of EU negotiations
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has called for clarity on the arrangements for the movement of animals and animal products after the transition period, as the UK and EU enter the seventh round of negotiations.The BVA is warning that preparations for veterinary checks on exports and imports cannot start until ...
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NewsSFT expresses concerns over Government trade deals
The Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) has issued concerns with Government over the possibility of it allowing cheap food to be imported in order to facilitate new trade deals after the transition period.Patrick Holden, chief executive of the Sustainable Food Trust.The SFT says this could undermine the viability of many family ...
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NewsBeef export deal with Japan secured by AK Stoddart
UK food processing company, AK Stoddart, has secured a contract for its beef from Japan worth an estimated £1 million.AK Stoddart managing director, Grant Moir.AK Stoddart says the deal will help the company reach its target of growing exports as the reputation of Scotch Beef PGI across the world continues ...
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NewsAldi commits to never selling chlorinated chicken or hormone-injected beef
Supermarket Aldi has said it will never sell chlorinated chicken or hormone fed beef, regardless of any future trade deals.Aldi UK CEO, Giles Hurley.Giles Hurley, CEO of Aldi, said: "Aldi is one of the biggest supporters of British suppliers and we want to make it clear that will always be ...
