What could a Brexit deal mean for Scotland’s food and drink businesses?

With an agreement between the UK and EU hanging in the balance, we look at the potential implications for the sector as it awaits the outcome of negotiations.

With a Brexit deal almost in sight, the worst, some may think, could soon be over.

But with very little time to prepare ahead of January 1, many of Scotland’s food and drink businesses which export to countries in the European Union fear they could be hit with additional costs, red tape and transport delays – even with a deal.

Earlier in November, leaders of Scotland’s food and drink trade bodies sent a joint letter to the prime minister Boris Johnson urging him to negotiate a six-month “grace period” for businesses to adapt after Brexit, along with financial support for those worst hit.