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<p>The UK’s high degree of food security is built on access to a range of sources
including strong domestic production and imports from other countries. This will continue
to be the case whether we leave the EU with or without a deal.</p><p> </p><p>Half
of the food we eat is produced in the UK. The rest of our food is imported, with 30%
coming from the EU and 20% from other countries. There will not be an overall shortage
of food in the UK as a result of a no deal Brexit. However, there may be fluctuations
in the availability and choice of certain seasonal products, such as fresh fruit.
The UK has a high degree of self-sufficiency in some vegetables year-round including
root vegetables, cabbage and potatoes, as well as certain fruits during the summer
harvest season including strawberries and apples.</p><p> </p><p>Over the last three
years Government has been working to prioritise the smooth flow of trade, particularly
at channel ports, to minimise any disruption if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.
This includes cross Government work to ensure traders and hauliers in the UK and the
EU are prepared for changes to exporting and importing requirements; ensuring our
approach to imports achieves a smooth flow of goods at UK ports; working with stakeholders,
major ports and airports to ensure that they are making their own preparations for
leaving the EU; and developing traffic management plans to manage any potential delays
at the ports, for example Operation Brock in Kent.</p><p> </p>
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