Food industry has been "crystal clear" with the government, says trade body in fuming statement.

It may have been over three years since the UK formally left the European Union but UK brands and retailers continue to face a slew of challenges in navigating post-Brexit trade. Drapers identifies the persistent pain points and how they are being managed.

Fears of new disruption to fresh produce supply from EU when import controls hit in October.

Firms will have to pass on extra costs of red tape, warns Fresh Produce Consortium.

Three years on from Brexit and the impact to retailers and consumers has been relatively limited. However, in many ways, the most difficult bit is yet to come, says British Retail Consortium’s Andrew Opie.