Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC)’s Post

We fully support the call for urgent government intervention to address the ongoing border delays disrupting the import of perishable goods. These delays are increasing costs and threatening the stability of the fresh produce sector, which is vital to the UK economy and food security. We echo the calls from the Horticultural Trades Association and Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) for immediate government action to resolve these issues and ensure a cost-effective, bio-secure border. Immediate action is essential to safeguard the #freshproduce sector and maintain a reliable supply of goods 💚 We urge the government to act now. #support #government #actnow #supplychaindisruption #borderdelays #perishablegoods #ukfoodindustry #economy

UK beef exports to the EU could end by January 2025 if the government doesn't address new EU deforestation regulations. The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) criticized the government for leaving the industry unprepared. Without action, 90% of the UK's £580m beef export market to the EU could disappear overnight. For more info, see the link in the comments. #Trade #GlobalTrade #Customs #TradeUpdates #CustomsNews #UKTrade #SupplyChain #Logistics

Despite new checks brought in today under the UK Brexit trade agreement, the UK landbridge remains optimal route for fresh produce in and out of Ireland to/from northern Europe. The new checks being brought in are expected to be light-touch and custom requirements are now well bedded in. Irish fresh foods importers and exporters still choose UK landbridge as their go-to option and are seeking lessons-learned on their mixed experience of direct boat options. In a low-margin industry such as fresh foods, supply chain management (SCM) delays can have a significant impact between thriving or surviving. Increased transit times, adverse weather disruption, limited frequency, limited capacity, and slow recovery times to get supply chains back on track when things do go wrong are key reasons, we find supply chain professionals in the fresh produce sectors still prefer the UK landbridge for their time-sensitive consignments. Read more about the resilience of the UK landbridge for fresh produce transit in the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/ehtJzhEB #Brexit #SupplyChain #FreshProduce #freshfoods #Transportation #Logistics #UKLandbridge #TradeRoutes #PerishableGoods #EuropeanMarket #SupplyChainManagement #TradeLogistics

→ #Brexit. We need to talk about it. 𝗠𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗘𝗨 The UK imports almost 50% of its #food, and most of that comes from the EU* – more than from anywhere else in the world (by far). How could anyone think that making #EU food imports more costly and complicated would make our food cheaper? Reality: Brexit increases our cost of living. [*Source: https://bit.ly/3WKEGCF]

🚢 The Administration is monitoring labor disputes at East & Gulf Coast ports, ensuring minimal impact on food prices & availability. Thanks to smooth port operations & strong domestic production, no significant shortages are expected. 🌾 Bulk exports like grains remain unaffected, while meat exports can be redirected to manage supply. #usda #importexport #import #food #ecommerce #foodsafetymuse

I was excited to speak at the Red Meat Sector Conference 2024 today with Sirma Karapeeva, Brian Wilson and Stephen Jacobi! I shared thoughts about trade agreements, regulatory red tape, ESG requirements, the EU Deforestation Regulation, and what the US Election may mean for exporters. Some key reflections below: Question 1: Do #FreeTradeAgreements provide sufficient protection for exporters against "red tape creep" in foreign markets? The short answer is “no, but there are better ways to address red tape”. #FTAs can do lots of good things like: reduce tariffs, expand duty-free quota access, simplify customs, mutually recognise health and safety regulations, create forums for non-tariff barrier discussions, and establish frameworks for resolving trade disputes with governments. But FTAs don’t generally exempt exporters from needing to comply with overseas laws, regulations, private standards and supplier requirements. We need to put in the work to comply with those. FTAs are like discounted tickets to a dance – they get you in, but you still need to buy your own drinks and comply with house rules to succeed. Question 2: Should we seek different provisions in FTAs to address #NonTariffBarriers to trade? The short answer is "yes, but we should also use other tools to tackle NTBs". #NTBs can be more problematic than tariffs. Government negotiators should focus on: mutually recognising technical standards, ensuring transparent notification of new regulations, establishing regulatory committees to discuss divergence, providing industry with capacity building and technical assistance to aide compliance, and implementing efficient dispute resolution mechanisms. But don't forget, other tools can tackle NTBs: ⚖ Some NTBs are best tackled through foreign law reform processes or targeted lobbying. Remember, governments seldom negotiate away their food safety regulations, animal health and welfare standards, consumer laws, etc via FTAs. 🤝 Some NTBs are best addressed through commercial negotiations with offshore customers. Private standards and supply agreements are rarely set in stone - negotiate the difference. 💡 But some NTBs are here to stay, so it's best to focus on understanding and complying with them efficiently and effectively. Proactive compliance could become your competitive advantage. In summary, consider multiple approaches when addressing offshore red tape and NTBs, and don’t wait for an FTA to save the day! Thanks for having me Meat Industry Association of New Zealand and Beef + Lamb New Zealand! 🥩 #RMSC2024 MinterEllisonRuddWatts Some media coverage here: 🌲BusinessDesk: NZ raises its concerns with EU over deforestation regulation (https://lnkd.in/gUZAQYES) 🌎Farmers Weekly: (https://lnkd.in/guMWk6QS) 👨🌾 Country Wide: How will EU deforestation regulations impact meat exporters? (https://lnkd.in/g8bBrPJm)

The UK food and drink industry is calling for the removal of red tape and closer EU relations after the sector saw export values fall 6.1% to £11.2bn in the first six months of 2024. According to the Food and (more…) The post Bureaucratic Barriers Take Their Toll On UK Food & Drink Exports appeared first on KamCity.

📍 Brexit Trade Agreements and Beef in the UK Australia and New Zealand can now export more beef to the UK due to new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) signed post-Brexit. Here's a snapshot of the impact based on insights from Gira, written by Bord Bia's UK Market Specialist for Meat and Organics, Sean Deane: UK Import Market: - 75% of UK beef imports are from Ireland, with nearly 50% of Irish beef destined for the UK. Free Trade Agreements: - Post-Brexit FTAs with Australia (AU) and New Zealand (NZ) increase beef import quotas from 35k tonnes to 110k tonnes (2023-2033). FTA Impact: - Despite potential competition, Irish beef can maintain its strong market position due to proximity, consumer acceptance, sustainability, and established relationships. In the short term, UK importers may leverage lower AU prices in negotiations, but major changes to the UK import market are unlikely. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3WNECSC #Brexit #Irishfoodexports

The latest FDF data reveals a shift in the UK food and drink export landscape. The Food and Drink Federation #trade #brexit #notforeu #freetradeagreements https://lnkd.in/es2cgj8Q

Despite new checks brought in today under the UK Brexit trade agreement, the UK landbridge remains optimal route for fresh produce in and out of Ireland to/from northern Europe. The new checks being brought in are expected to be light-touch and custom requirements are now well bedded in. Irish fresh foods importers and exporters still choose UK landbridge as their go-to option and are seeking lessons-learned on their mixed experience of direct boat options. In a low-margin industry such as fresh foods, supply chain management (SCM) delays can have a significant impact between thriving or surviving. Increased transit times, adverse weather disruption, limited frequency, limited capacity, and slow recovery times to get supply chains back on track when things do go wrong are key reasons, we find supply chain professionals in the fresh produce sectors still prefer the UK landbridge for their time-sensitive consignments. Read more about the resilience of the UK landbridge for fresh produce transit in the full blog post: https://lnkd.in/ehtJzhEB #Brexit #SupplyChain #FreshProduce #freshfoods #Transportation #Logistics #UKLandbridge #TradeRoutes #PerishableGoods #EuropeanMarket #SupplyChainManagement #TradeLogistics