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Fresh Produce Consortium Criticises UK's Post-Brexit Border Strategy

The chief executive of Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) Nigel Jenney has condemned the UK government's post-Brexit border solution.

NOPEX Takes Decisive Stance Against ‘Unwanted Visitors’ Attending The Show

Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX), held at ExCeL London on 14-15 April, took decisive action, which led to a significantly improved event.

Sainsbury's Expects Strong Profit Growth In 2024/25

Sainsbury's, Britain's second largest supermarket group, forecast strong profit growth in its new financial year as it reported a 1.6% rise for 2023/24.

Reckitt Beats Quarterly Like-For-Like Sales Estimates

Consumer goods group Reckitt's like-for-like sales growth beat estimates in the first quarter as more people bought its Lysol, Dettol and Finish cleaning p...

Primark Owner AB Foods Expects 'Significant Growth' In Full-Year Profit

Primark owner Associated British Foods has forecast 'significant growth' in full-year profit as it reported a 39% jump in the first half, partly driven by...

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...

Retailer Asda Sees Underlying Profit Up 24%

Asda, Britain's third biggest supermarket group, has reported a 24% rise in annual earnings, reflecting a 7.1% rise in total sales and also said it had cut...