The BEIC said increased reliance on foreign produce could lead to a surge in food safety incidents following those linked to Polish eggs last year
New report says retailers cannot rely on imported produce as climate change threatens to limit production
Removal of SPS for fruit and veg will open the door for greater access to the UK market, said a farming campaign group
NFU president Tom Bradshaw said detail is still 'lacking' on how Government will tackle the problem of lower welfare farming imports from entering the UK's food supply chain system
The petition was started in response to research showing consumers were surprised and concerned that a significant number of eggs in pre-prepared foods, such as quiche, egg sandwiches and salads were imported
The Climate Change Committee said Scotland may have to reduce cattle and sheep numbers by 2045 to reach net zero, but farmers have argued they are playing their part to reduce emissions and to support the environment
Move means July 1 border measures will not be required ahead of a new SPS agreement with Europe
The president of CLA, Victoria Vyvyan said letting in cheap food that was illegal to produce here was not trade, it was 'betrayal'
Dairy farmer and NFU dairy board chair Paul Tompkins said while the 10% tariff imposed by the US would ‘not be easy' for UK exporters, there was also potential for ‘increased demand' for UK dairy products in the US
Dairy farmer Paul Tompkins said while the 10% tariff imposed by the US President Donald Trump would 'not be easy', there was also potential for 'increased demand' for UK dairy products in the US