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What Are The New Post-Brexit Border Controls Starting On 30 April?

On 30 April, the second phase of Britain's new post-Brexit border controls for food imports from the European Union will begin.

New Brexit Border Checks Could Stifle Fine Food Imports From EU, Warn Sellers

EU exporters of chilled and frozen meat, fish, cheese, dairy products and some cut flowers have had to present health certificates, signed off by a vet or...

HelloFresh Opens New Automated Production Facility In The UK

Meal-kit firm HelloFresh has opened an automated production facility in Derbyshire as it seeks to boost growth and innovation of its brands in the UK.

Tesco Teams Up With NatWest To Help Farmers Reduce Costs And Decarbonise

UK retailer Tesco has launched a new discounted climate and sustainable finance scheme for farmers in association with retail and commercial bank NatWest.

UK Watchdog Warns T&L Sugars Deal With Tereos May Raise Sugar Prices

Britain's antitrust regulator said that T&L Sugars's purchase of Tereos UK & Ireland's assets could result in higher sugar prices for UK shoppers.

Wincanton Withdraws Support For CEVA Deal In Favour Of GXO Bid

British logistics firm Wincanton withdrew its support for CEVA's proposed deal, in favour of GXO Logistics' higher offer, which valued the company at about...

GXO Outbids CEVA Logistics In Battle For UK's Wincanton

US-based warehousing firm GXO Logistics has offered to buy UK peer Wincanton for about £762 million (€889.9 million), topping an offer by CEVA L...

France's CMA CGM Unit Raises Offer For UK's Wincanton

CEVA Logistics, a unit of French shipping firm CMA CGM, raised its offer to buy Wincanton to about £604.7 million ($766.2 million), hoping to fend of...