In reply to Post #349
Not odd at all, bob might be thinking along the right lines, just because shelves appear stocked doesn't mean there are no shortages , they may be plenty of things consumers haven't noticed
Not odd at all, bob might be thinking along the right lines, just because shelves appear stocked doesn't mean there are no shortages , they may be plenty of things consumers haven't noticed
In reply to Post #347
Who do you work for mate
Who do you work for mate
In reply to Post #349
Guess it depends on the type of food mate.
i mainly work within the meat sector, but do deal with other food types
Guess it depends on the type of food mate.
i mainly work within the meat sector, but do deal with other food types
In reply to Post #351
I have sent you a pm joss
I have sent you a pm joss
In reply to Post #338
I'm English but based in Holland and use a lot of UK suppliers for business and UK bait for fishing. Recent episode of BBC R4's 'Bottom Line', 'How to set up an EU subsidiary' had the editor of The Economist on. She stated (non politically) that the UK Gov are reluctant to 'align' food standards (as they were) to ease the export hassle to Europe / NI because this would jeopardise a trade deal with the US.
On non food imports, our costs have risen about 10%. Dutch tackle shops have had no UK bait deliveries since Brexit.
I'm English but based in Holland and use a lot of UK suppliers for business and UK bait for fishing. Recent episode of BBC R4's 'Bottom Line', 'How to set up an EU subsidiary' had the editor of The Economist on. She stated (non politically) that the UK Gov are reluctant to 'align' food standards (as they were) to ease the export hassle to Europe / NI because this would jeopardise a trade deal with the US.
On non food imports, our costs have risen about 10%. Dutch tackle shops have had no UK bait deliveries since Brexit.
I see there are plenty of 'work parties' heading over to France and fishing working at some lakes. How have these guys fared with customs?? What is actually happening now?
In reply to Post #355
My work parties haven't risked bringing bait. Some have had little in the way of questions and answers, some have had to produce all sorts.
My work parties haven't risked bringing bait. Some have had little in the way of questions and answers, some have had to produce all sorts.
In reply to Post #355
They are clearly breaking the rules (lucky buggers), it is not considered essential travel and I doubt vey much if they are going into 7 days quarantine as per the French rules before they start maintenance work on the lakes and where would they be staying? Whole system is a shambles!!!
They are clearly breaking the rules (lucky buggers), it is not considered essential travel and I doubt vey much if they are going into 7 days quarantine as per the French rules before they start maintenance work on the lakes and where would they be staying? Whole system is a shambles!!!
In reply to Post #356
Now we are out of the EU did they need work permits or something
Now we are out of the EU did they need work permits or something
In reply to Post #356
2 anglers, as yet not named, stopped at customs with bait in vans.....one fined 1k the other fined 1,5k and had tackle confiscated......anyone still think its worth the risk?
2 anglers, as yet not named, stopped at customs with bait in vans.....one fined 1k the other fined 1,5k and had tackle confiscated......anyone still think its worth the risk?
In reply to Post #359
Where did you get that from?
Where did you get that from?
In reply to Post #359
That story is doing the rounds, passed on as friend of friend. May be true but just as easily an urban myth.
That story is doing the rounds, passed on as friend of friend. May be true but just as easily an urban myth.
In reply to Post #361
Seizure of the bait and a fine, yes I suppose that's a possibility but I can't see how they can confiscate tackle.
Seizure of the bait and a fine, yes I suppose that's a possibility but I can't see how they can confiscate tackle.
In reply to Post #359
Sounds like usual scaremongering bs, why no names if they have been fined?
Sounds like usual scaremongering bs, why no names if they have been fined?
In reply to Post #363
You wouldn't get that fine for fags
You wouldn't get that fine for fags