date:Aug 09, 2019
The UK food industry has urged the government to waive certain rules of the competition law to counter food shortages in case of no-deal Brexit.
To prevent cartels harming consumer interests, prevailing rules prevent food and drink companies from discussing supply or pricing.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents a wide range of food companies and trade associations, said: We asked for these reassurances at the end of last year. But were still waiting.
FDF COO Tim Rycroft said