Impact of Brexit and Covid felt as confectionery exports nosediveThe UK government’s latest figures on British chocolate exports to the EU reducing by 68% in January due largely to Brexit policies makes for extremely sobering reading for all involved. Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK confectionery market steels itself for continued challenging conditionsAmid a pandemic, projected recession and post Brexit complications, the UK confectionery market is facing notably uncertain times, but there are still some glimmers of hope amid the challenges that clearly lie ahead, reports Neill Barston Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Food and Drink Federation offers cautious welcome to government BudgetThe UK’s Food and Drink Federation has reacted with caution to the government’s latest financial Budget, delivered by the new chancellor Rishi Sunak. Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Regulatory, Sustainability
Exports slow as Brexit confusion continuesWhile it was encouraging to see the latest figures from the Food and Drink Federation reveal that confectionery, and in particular chocolate, remained the UK’s second largest sector export, the results revealed British trade had slowed notably. Business news, Regulatory, Sustainability
