FPC AND HTA ISSUE JOINT ASKS FOR URGENT GOVERNMENT ACTION ON THE BORDER

The Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) and the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) have issued a joint letter to the government, calling for urgent action following a roundtable meeting on plants, cut flowers, and border-related issues held on 4 October 2024.

In the letter, FPC and HTA emphasise the vital role of horticulture and fresh produce, contributing significantly to the UK economy, food security, and environmental sustainability.

The joint letter highlights substantial obstacles to the trade of both edibles, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, and non-edible plants, including cut flowers, planting materials, finished plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and seeds. Issues such as rising logistics costs, damaged goods, delays, increased waste, and complex paperwork severely impact sector growth and investment in the future.

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