Poultry News
  • Production
    • Broiler Production
    • Ducks
    • Egg Production
    • Game
    • Hatching
    • Housing
    • Turkeys
  • Processing
  • Business & Politics
    • Business
    • Economics
    • EU & Politics
    • Marketing
    • People
    • Training & Education
  • Welfare
    • Environment
    • Food Safety
    • Vet & Medication
    • Welfare
  • Feed
  • Genetics
  • New Products
  • Magazines
    • June 2025
    • 2025 Innovation supplement
    • May 2025
    • April 2025
    • March 2025
    • 2025 Feed and Nutrition supplement
    • February 2025
    • January 2025
    • December 2024
    • November 2024
    • October 2024
    • September 2024
    • 2024 Building for the Future supplement
    • August 2024
    • 2024 Poultry Health supplement
    • July 2024
    • 2024 National Egg and Poultry Awards finalists supplement
    • June 2024
    • 2024 Innovation supplement
    • Pig & Poultry Fair 2024
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • March 2024
    • February 2024
    • January 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • Processing Equipment Supplement – Nov 2023
    • October 2023
    • Building Supplement – Sept 2023
    • September 2023
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Manage Jobs
  • Events
    • National Egg and Poultry Awards
    • Poultry Fair
    • Webinars
Twitter LinkedIn
  • FREE Email Newsletters
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
Twitter LinkedIn
Podcast
Poultry News
  • Production
    • Broiler Production
    • Ducks
    • Egg Production
    • Game
    • Hatching
    • Housing
    • Turkeys
  • Processing
  • Business & Politics
    • Business
    • Economics
    • EU & Politics
    • Marketing
    • People
    • Training & Education
  • Welfare
    • Environment
    • Food Safety
    • Vet & Medication
    • Welfare
  • Feed
  • Genetics
  • New Products
  • Magazines
    1. June 2025
    2. 2025 Innovation supplement
    3. May 2025
    4. April 2025
    5. March 2025
    6. 2025 Feed and Nutrition supplement
    7. February 2025
    8. January 2025
    9. December 2024
    10. November 2024
    11. October 2024
    12. September 2024
    13. 2024 Building for the Future supplement
    14. August 2024
    15. 2024 Poultry Health supplement
    16. July 2024
    17. 2024 National Egg and Poultry Awards finalists supplement
    18. June 2024
    19. 2024 Innovation supplement
    20. Pig & Poultry Fair 2024
    21. May 2024
    22. April 2024
    23. March 2024
    24. February 2024
    25. January 2024
    26. December 2023
    27. November 2023
    28. Processing Equipment Supplement – Nov 2023
    29. October 2023
    30. Building Supplement – Sept 2023
    31. September 2023
    Featured

    Poultry Business – June 2025 issue

    By Chloe RyanJune 9, 2025
    Recent

    Poultry Business – June 2025 issue

    June 9, 2025

    Poultry Business – 2025 Innovation supplement

    June 9, 2025

    Poultry Business – May 2025 issue

    May 15, 2025
  • Jobs
    • Browse Jobs
    • Post a Job
    • Manage Jobs
  • Events
    • National Egg and Poultry Awards
    • Poultry Fair
    • Webinars
Twitter LinkedIn
Poultry News
Business & Politics

An EU trade deal is crucial to British food security, poultry processors warn

Chloe RyanBy Chloe RyanSeptember 8, 20203 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

The British poultry meat sector has emphasised the need for the UK to secure a trade deal with the EU, amid reports that trade talks between the two sides have reached an impasse.

Defra secretary of state George Eustice said in a BBC interview yesterday that leaving with no deal would represent “success” for the UK because it would regain sovereignty, despite the tariffs that would come into force on goods traded between the two blocs.

With only four months until the end of the transition period, the British Poultry Council said it was “essential” that the UK and EU reach a trade deal that enables British poultry meat businesses to ensure seamless movement of perishable goods and breeding stock without delays. The British poultry meat sector is calling for a UK trade policy that supports British businesses by maintaining our world-leading standards, removing unnecessary trade barriers, and building long-term relationships with trading partners.

British Poultry Council, Chief Executive, Richard Griffiths, said: “We must keep food moving through fair and resilient trade to put food on every table across the country, create good jobs and enhance our food security. If not, we risk the accessibility of British food and British business viability here in the UK.

“Our industry relies on trade to find a market for 75% of the bird that is left over after removing the breast – the nation’s preference. Three-quarters of our imports (£2bn/year) and exports (£635m/year) are traded with the EU. Absence of markets for these products pushes more value into UK consumed breast meat, and thereby increases prices, meaning that food is less accessible for those who need it most.

“Likewise, if UK breeding companies are not allowed to carry on trading with the EU, businesses will be forced to move their breeding programmes to other countries. As a highly integrated sector that is incredibly depended on the just-in-time supply chain and seamless movements of goods, it is crucial that the poultry meat sector has the right trade EU agreement in place to ensure access to safe, wholesome and nutritious British food for British citizens.”

UK poultry meat businesses will require a period of adjustment after the formal transition period ends. This will allow time for a range of business-critical changes to be implemented and ensure full compliance on day one. The period of adjustment should only begin when precise details of the future UK-EU trading relationship have been agreed and clearly communicated to the industry.

“Our businesses require continued tariff-free EU market access to ensure quality and affordable British food for UK consumers,” said Griffiths. “The absence of a deal will penalise British businesses as they will face large tariff bills for goods that cannot be sourced in the UK. All of this will have a knock-on impact on the cost of British poultry meat and impact future viability of British businesses. We look forward to working with the Government to secure a continuation of the EU market to put food on every table, ensure business viability and UK food security.”

Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email
Previous ArticleLaw change needed to help tackle rural crime, NFU says
Next Article Interview with Neil Parish MP: “The government was constantly playing catch-up”
Chloe Ryan

Editor of Poultry Business, Chloe has spent the past decade writing about the food industry from farming, through manufacturing, retail and foodservice. When not working, dog walking and reading biographies are her favourite hobbies.

Read Similar Stories

Business & Politics

Ranjit Boparan buys out Hook2Sisters

June 16, 20252 Mins Read
Business & Politics

Poultry sector urged to invest in training in automation and AI

June 16, 20251 Min Read
Business & Politics

Comment: My verdict on the EU reset and US trade deal

June 12, 20253 Mins Read
Latest News

Ranjit Boparan buys out Hook2Sisters

June 16, 2025

Siemens partners with Entocycle to digitalise insect farming industry

June 16, 2025

RSPCA Assured to host free webinar on new laying hen welfare standards

June 16, 2025
Sponsored Content

Navigating Sustainability in Egg Production: Practical Steps for Producers

June 1, 2025

Maintain stable and continuous coccidiosis control amidst stocking density reductions

November 1, 2024
© 2024 MA Agriculture Ltd, a Mark Allen Group company

Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms & Conditions

  • Farmers Weekly
  • AA Farmer
  • Farm Contractor
  • Pig World

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.