Hospitality and catering operators should take steps now to ‘Brexit-proof’ their businesses in advance of the UK’s exit from the EU, advises buying specialist Lynx Purchasing. With uncertainty still surrounding the details of Brexit, including both the supply chain implications ...

Food shortages and fears over the impact of a ‘no deal’ for Britain as the Brexit deadline draws nearer could be a recipe for disaster, industry experts have warned. Procurement specialists the Regency Purchasing Group say its members have serious ...

As Brexit negotiations continue, a new report shows retailers could face additional tariffs totalling £9.3bn per year for food and drink products imported from the EU if a settlement isn’t reached. The new Barclays report, Scale, Disruption and Brexit – ...

TV chef Jamie Oliver’s business accounts have posted almost £20 million in losses.The company, which includes Oliver’s food offerings, media work and licensing deals, has endured a tough year particularly for casual dining arm of the business which saw the ...

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association shone a light on Brexit branding it “by far the most significant short-term challenge” facing the sector at their Annual Conference this week. Chief Executive Miles Beale used his speech to highlight frustrations facing ...

SIGNIFICANT staff shortages and closures of business will result from Brexit, according to a survey of the hospitality industry across the UK, according to a survey published today. The survey commissioned by workforce collaboration software company Planday and conducted by ...

The Scotch Whisky Association has set out the priorities for the Scotch Whisky industry as the Brexit transition agreement is set to be approved by EU leaders. Last year, 39 bottles of Scotch Whisky were shipped overseas every second, valued ...

Alcohol education charity Drinkaware’s new ‘Game Changer’ competition asked Derby County fans to vote on their favourite moment of sporting glory from the club’s history – while also encouraging them to review their drinking habits. Launched at the match against ...

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has issued the following response to today’s joint press conference between David Davis and Michel Barnier: Ian Wright CBE, FDF Director General said:  “While it is positive to see how much has been agreed ...

The leading figures of the campaign to reduce VAT in the hospitality industry met with the Minister of State at the Brexit Department, Steve Baker MP and a number of other senior Conservative MPs who support the pub and beer ...