UK fruit exports to the EU plummet  after Brexit

UK fruit exports to the EU plummet  after Brexit
The UK’s fruit exports to the EU have paid a heavy price for Brexit, with their value more than halving between March 2021 and March 2023, according to new data […]
Wed 31/05/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

Fruit and vegetable imports to UK to require phytosanitary certificates 

Fruit and vegetable imports to UK to require phytosanitary certificates 
From October 2024, goods imported to the UK from the EU will be subject to changes after the UK government released its 'Target Operating Model.' Phytosanitary certificates will be required for fruits and vegetables arriving from the EU.
Tue 18/04/2023 by Richard Wilkinson

UK’s labour shortage due to systemic problems

The UK’s main business organisation the CBI warned on 6th September that UK businesses should expect two years of labour shortages. Atul Kariya, a partner at accountancy network MHA, believes […]
Mon 25/07/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

UK postpones border controls on EU imports for fourth time

UK postpones border controls on EU imports for fourth time
The UK government has announced that it will be once again postponing phytosanitary controls on imports of fresh products from the EU, making this the fourth such delay. Government reports […]
Mon 02/05/2022 by Richard Wilkinson

Spain calls for updated EU-Morocco agreement

Spain calls for updated EU-Morocco agreement
Copa and Cogeca have expressed their growing concern about the consequences of the EU-Morocco agreement on the fruit and vegetable markets, particularly the tomato market. With the cumulative effects of […]
Tue 06/07/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Spanish suppliers hit by higher costs of exporting to UK

Spanish suppliers hit by higher costs of exporting to UK
The UK’s fresh produce imports from Spain rose 6% in value during the first 3 months of 2021 to reach €675 million. However, the UK’s departure from the EU has […]
Tue 08/06/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

EU to recognise UK organics after Brexit

  © Christine Matthews (licensed under Creative Commons), source: www.geograph.org.uk The EU has announced that it is to recognise the UK’s organic produce after Brexit. The news comes as a […]
Thu 14/01/2021

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