The Agri Brigade
TALKS regarding a potential new “agrifood deal” to lessen the bureaucratic burden of food trade between the UK and the EU have begun. But, with the discussions due to last up to 18 months and no implementation until as late as 2028, how many UK food exporters (particularly smaller traders) will still be in business?
Recent figures from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs show 328,727 export licences were issued to export food and agricultural products to the EU in 2024. This equates to a total financial burden of between £37m and £65m for British firms, depending on whether the licences cost £113 or £200 each.