News on Brexit from United Kingdom

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Scotland looks to expand seed potato exports while negotiating for return to EU market
January 30, 2025
Scotland looks to expand seed potato exports while negotiating for return to EU market
Scottish seed potato exports amounted to over 92,000 tonnes in 2023/24. The largest market is Egypt with 60% of exports, followed by Morocco with 10%. The remainder goes to a further 26 countries with volumes varying from thousands of tonnes to a few hundred. 
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with Ronnie Bartlett at the official opening of Albert Bartlett & Sons’ GBP 17 million (USD 21.4 million) chilling facility in Airdrie in 2018.
January 27, 2025
Potato firm Albert Bartlett grows profits amid challenging conditions
Scottish potato specialist Albert Bartlett has underlined the challenges posed by Brexit and cost inflation amid the continued fallout from the pandemic after enjoying a surge in profits.
How Agristo have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
June 30, 2023
Frozen Potato manufacturer Agristo explains how they have kept Brexit impact to a minimum
Agristo is now a good 2 years into the finalization of Brexit. The French Fry company can look back up to this day and safely say Agristo has done everything to uphold one of its core values, which is to service and unburden their clients in any way possible.
MP Richard Thomson spoke during a debate in the House of Commons.
July 27, 2022
MP renews call for deal to get Scottish seed potato exports back
Gordon MP Richard Thomson has again called on the UK Government to get a deal in place that would see the resumption of exports of Scottish seed potatoes to the EU and Northern Ireland.
Almost one year after Brexit: still no agreement on trade in seed potatoes
December 17, 2021
Almost one year after Brexit: still no agreement on trade in seed potatoes
On 9 December, the European Parliament will hold a public hearing on 'the impact of Brexit on European agricultural markets'. Europatat would like to use this opportunity to highlight the impact of no agreement on their sector.
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
August 26, 2021
Seeking a solution to the seed potato stand-off between Europe and the United Kingdom and
NFU Scotland vice president Andrew Connon has described the post-Brexit cessation of seed exports to Europe as 'purely political and totally unacceptable'.
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Defra have restricted the import of seed potatoes from the EU (Courtesy: PA)
July 12, 2021
Brexit fightback: UK bans EU seed potato imports in snub at Brussels
A trade row between Brussels and London threatened to erupt tonight after UK ministers banned the import of seed potatoes from EU countries in a victory for Scottish farmers.
Patrick Hughes, Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes at AHDB
February 08, 2021
Brexit: Seed potatoes at EU crossroads
AHDB Head of Export Trade Development for Potatoes, Patrick Hughes spoke of the importance of the EU market to seed potato growers and how he was hoping for a rapid resolution to the prohibition on UK exports to the Continent.
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal as they can no longer be exported to the EU or Northern Ireland
January 04, 2021
Brexit: Scottish minister pledges to fight for seed potato exporters
The Scottish Government has said the seed potato industry is facing disaster through the Brexit deal. Exports of seed potatoes - a vital Scottish export - will not be part of a trade deal between the UK and EU
Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica
February 11, 2020
Haith talks Post-Brexit Plans at Fruit Logistica
Haith Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of potato handling equipment, used the Fruit Logistica (5-7 February) to ramp-up its post-Brexit preparations as the company looks to continue its excellent European export levels.
Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector
September 09, 2019
Analyst Insight: No deal Brexit impact on the fresh chipping sector
The fresh chipping sector makes up about 12% of total potato production in Great Britain. The market follows season trends with demand driven by chip shop footfall throughout the year.
One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme...
October 22, 2017
Potato Business post-Brexit a key focus during the BP2017 Seminars
One of the key features of the biennial British Potato event is the seminar programme and the approaching Brexit is of course a topic that must be front and center at an event in the United Kingdom.
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A key reason why British seed potatoes retain their high-health status is the stringent Seed Potato Classification Scheme (SPCS) imposed upon the entire seed production chain, right up to the point of sale to the seed customers and growers.
July 03, 2017
Brexit may present challenges to Scottish Seed Potato Exporters
Seed potato growers for the United Kingdom who have been confident that crucial trade with Egypt and other non-EU markets would not be disrupted by Brexit may be in for a shock.
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A poll held among the members of the Food and Drink Federation in March of 2016, showed 71% support for Britain to remain in the EU, while only 12% believed that leave would be in the best interest of their business.
June 26, 2016
UK Food Industry response to Brexit vote: a disappointing result
Ian Wright CBE, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of the UK's largest manufacturing sector - food and drink, responds to the vote to leave in the UK's EU Referendum.
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Some of this morning headlines (Daily Mirror, left; Sun , right) informing their readers that the UK has voted to leave the EU
June 24, 2016
AHDB CEO Jane King comments on Brexit vote
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Chief Executive, Jane King, comments on the Brexit vote earlier today.
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