Food industry calls for dialogue amid Northern Ireland protocol row
“The protocol needs reform, but it doesn't need a wrecking ball” – Manufacturing NI CEO Stephen Kelly
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UK food and drink exports to Europe lagging behind other regions – industry data
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) revealed that exports to Europe were down 17.3% over the period 2019-2022.
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UK government chastised for response to food sector labour shortages
MPs have warned the sector faces “permanent damage” if the problem is not tackled.
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Rocky road ahead – the issues facing the UK food industry in 2022
2022 is likely to provide a tough operating environment for UK food manufacturers, with labour shortages and tough decisions on…
By UK government urged to act on food supply chain “crisis” ahead of London summit
The coalition is warning the UK faces a “deepening food supply chain crisis”.
Mixed reaction to UK-New Zealand free trade deal
UK-New Zealand trade was worth GBP2.3bn (US$3.2bn) last year; the UK government suggests it will grow around 30% by 2030.
UK food body FDF cautiously welcomes EU’s Northern Ireland Protocol proposals
The proposals would allow goods to circulate more freely between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
UK government announces extended CO2 supply deal
The newly-agreed deal with the country's major CO2 supplier runs until January 2022.