There are growing concerns about the food industry in the UK concerning Brexit’s impact on the industry. The UK and Brexit have not been able to come to an deal over the quantity of EU workers being allowed to work on UK farms. The National Farmers union has suggested that crops will “rot in the fields” if a agreement is not made. There is also health impacts that can affect the citizens such as obesity rates increasing due to more people eating poor diets. A commission will be launched on Wednesday see how Brexit will affect food and farming and how the UK can continue to provide the best food and farming methods to its citizens.

Key Takeaways:

• The UK depends on fruit and vegetables from other EU nations. But some are concerned about upcoming changes once the UK leaves the EU.
• Food may no longer be available on the shelves once that happens in time. UK citizens are worried and want to anticipate that change over time.
• It is possible that there will be delays at ports and within the food supply system. UK citizens will want to take note and monitor some of the changes taking place.

“What would be available on the shelves would change dramatically. There will be delays at ports and all along the food supply system”

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/nov/01/most-of-uks-fruit-and-veg-is-from-other-eu-nations-so-brexit-impact-may-be-dramatic