New Brexit food checks likely to mean less choice, warn delis

Guild of Fine Food fears European suppliers of specialist produce will stop supplying UK because of red tape

Thousands of delicatessens and other specialist food shops have said new border rules that come in from Wednesday are likely to mean reduced choice of products for consumers.

The Guild of Fine Food (GFF), which represents 12,000 businesses, has raised fears that European suppliers of specialist foods such as cheeses and meats will stop supplying the UK as a result of the additional red tape for imported goods.