On 24th December 2020, a deal was signed meaning there are no tariffs for products of UK origin being exported to the EU. However, businesses have had to adapt to changes in paperwork and legislation. While market prices have been strong since leaving the EU on 1st January 2021, many challenges lie ahead. David Thomson, CEO of Food and Drink Federation Scotland and Iain Macdonald, Senior Economics Analyst for QMS discuss the difficulties that industries have faced and those that still lie ahead. Building strong relationships with customers will be key to future-proofing businesses.
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