Action required by current or prospective exporters to Indonesia: new halal certification and labelling requirements from 17 October
The Indonesian Government is introducing new halal certification and labelling requirements from 17 October 2024. Certain agriculture, food and drink products for human consumption sold in Indonesia will require halal certification adhering to updated Indonesian standards, or be explicitly labelled as non-halal. Please see here for action current or prospective exporters to Indonesia will need to take.
Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry
On 9 January, the Government announced that producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under proposals planned to support British farmers. The proposals for England and Scotland announced today – subject to an eight-week consultation – will amend the Regulations to remove the ‘derogation’ period, meaning that free-range eggs can stay labelled as such throughout mandatory housing measures.
The consultation will close on 5 March 2024.
Mexican market opens doors for British pork offal
British pork exporters are set to benefit from additional trade with Mexico with the market opening further to include offal with a potential estimated value of £18m over the next five years.
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2024 open for entries
The 2024 Cumbria Tourism Awards is now accepting entries until 5pm on Friday 1st March.
This is a very special year to be part of Cumbria Tourism and their flagship Awards. The Cumbria Tourism Awards ceremony in July will be one of the showpiece events of their 50th anniversary programme.
Entries are invited from tourism businesses, local makers and producers and individual nominees for the Unsung Hero Award.
To find out more about award categories and to download the entry forms click here
The Family Business Community: North-West Awards
The North-West Family Business Awards 2024 nominations and entries are now open, and they are inviting you to participate by entering as the business you’re a part of, or nominating one that inspires you.
These awards are more than accolades. They shine a light on the dedication, innovation, and sense of community that family-run businesses cultivate. It’s a moment to celebrate and acknowledge these enterprises’ hard work and achievements.
Whether it’s your venture or a local gem that has caught your eye, nominating is straightforward and impactful. Just visit the Nomination Page and share the story of a family business that stands out to you, or if you are entering your own family business visit the Enter 2024 Page.
Brexit has cost food exporters £170m
Exporters sending food products to the EU have had to pay an additional £170 million in costs due to Brexit red tape. The additional costs are described as being catastrophic for some exporters.
Read more about the additional costs here
Support for farming industry
The Government has announced a £15 million fund to help tackle food waste by enabling farmers to redistribute surplus food that cannot be used commercially. In addition, an annual UK-wide Food Security Index will be created to capture the data needed to monitor levels of food security.
Read more about the announcements here