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How Brexit, Covid-19 and the Suez Canal blockage are affecting supplies, from produce to equipment and even staff

29 April 2021 by

Bookings are flying for those operations that have reopened, but as consumer demand becomes less of a concern, focus has shifted to supply.

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‘Where are the staff?’: hospitality struggles to recruit for reopening

26 April 2021 by

Hospitality businesses across the country are struggling to find staff as they reopen, with one chef describing recruitment as “impossible”.

EU suppliers welcomed back after change to post-Brexit business visitor rules Products

EU suppliers welcomed back after change to post-Brexit business visitor rules

12 April 2021 by
Government ‘exploring further restrictions’ on foie gras News

Government ‘exploring further restrictions’ on foie gras

09 March 2021 by
The bright side of Brexit: operators and suppliers on the opportunities for UK business Business

The bright side of Brexit: operators and suppliers on the opportunities for UK business

25 February 2021 by
Scottish seafood taskforce to tackle Brexit export issues News

Scottish seafood taskforce to tackle Brexit export issues

08 February 2021 by

Chefs step up to support UK shellfish suppliers after export ban News

Chefs step up to support UK shellfish suppliers after export ban

05 February 2021 by

Chefs are stepping up to support UK shellfish suppliers as a ban on live exports to[...]

£23m fund announced for fishing businesses suffering export losses News

£23m fund announced for fishing businesses suffering export losses

20 January 2021 by

A £23m fund has been made available to support exporters in the fishing industry that have[...]

Scottish seafood hauliers stage protest at Whitehall News

Scottish seafood hauliers stage protest at Whitehall

18 January 2021 by

Lorry drivers representing the Scottish fishing industry and its workers have arrived at Westminster this morning[...]

Wine industry toasts Brexit deal for cutting red tape News

Wine industry toasts Brexit deal for cutting red tape

29 December 2020 by

The UK wine industry has welcomed aspects of the Brexit deal, which it says will cut[...]

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Can't get the staff: the rules for hiring from overseas after Brexit

While recruitment might be the last thing on some operators’ minds, the new rules for EU immigration are set to dramatically change the way the industry hires. "

18 December 2020 by
Businesses urged to sign up to support service for Northern Ireland trade Products

Businesses urged to sign up to support service for Northern Ireland trade

20 November 2020
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The government is urging businesses to sign up to its Trader Support Service (TSS) ahead of the Brexit transition period ending on 31 December.

Chris Galvin: hospitality industry will overcome Brexit 'like a hurdle' News

Chris Galvin: hospitality industry will overcome Brexit 'like a hurdle'

05 November 2020
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Chef Chris Galvin has said the hospitality industry will come back stronger from 2020 and be prepared to overcome Brexit-related challenges “like a hurdle” next year.

Food industry leaders warn of Northern Ireland separation over Brexit News

Food industry leaders warn of Northern Ireland separation over Brexit

27 October 2020 by

The leaders of 40 British food and drink associations have warned prime minister Boris Johnson that[...]

How Brexit will affect the foodservice equipment market Products

How Brexit will affect the foodservice equipment market

22 October 2020 by

Nick Oryino, technical consultant at the Foodservice Equipment Association (FEA) outlines the issues facing the sector[...]

National Food Strategy says urgent action needed to feed children and protect food sovereignty News

National Food Strategy says urgent action needed to feed children and protect food sovereignty

29 July 2020 by

The first major review of the UK food system for 75 years has said urgent action[...]

Bord Bia Brexit prepared and ready for increased UK sales News

Bord Bia Brexit prepared and ready for increased UK sales

03 July 2020 by

A new report from Irish Trade Board Bord Bia shows that 91% of Irish food and[...]

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‘Hammer blow’ immigration bill to return to Commons today

The government’s immigration bill, described as a potential ‘hammer blow’ to the hospitality industry, is to return to the House of Commons today."

18 May 2020 by
Triple threat: How Brexit, bad weather and coronavirus will affect food prices In-Depth

Triple threat: How Brexit, bad weather and coronavirus will affect food prices

17 March 2020
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Brexit, inclement weather and the coronavirus outbreak are all going to have an effect on the supply chain. Buying specialist Lynx Purchasing has the lowdown

Immigration policy a 'hammer blow' that will see hospitality businesses close News

Immigration policy a 'hammer blow' that will see hospitality businesses close

19 February 2020
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The hospitality industry’s future is hanging on a knife edge following the announcement that the immigration policy to be introduced in January 2021 will have no provision for workers the government deems to be ‘low-skilled’.

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