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UK cheeses miss out on international prize after getting stuck in customs (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 2 weeks ago by SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml to c/andfinally
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[–] mannycalavera 24 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

But Farrand added the Guild is granted a special licence each year to import cheeses, and British cheesemakers complied with all the conditions.

On Friday morning, however, it became apparent that the cheeses hadn’t been cleared. “The reasons are unclear to me, even on Friday we were still fighting to get some clarity and clear instruction on what wasn’t right, but we had no success,” Farrand told the Observer yesterday.

The competition granted the correct paperwork, the British cheese makers complied with the paperwork, but the EU customs officials didn't do their job properly? That's basically what this quote implies.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 45 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Lol, if only there was some way we could have some kind of agreement with close trading partners to not require customs checks.

[–] PrettyFlyForAFatGuy 19 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

some sort of union perhaps...

one that perhaps spans the continant of europe...

i wonder what we'd call it

[–] HumanPenguin 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

While correct and leaving was stupid.

This is a worldwide competition. And as such has procedures to allow entry from non EU nations.

So it really is the one place where Brexit stupidity should not have left the UK at a disadvantage.

Clearly something went wrong. And if the articles claim that the UK was trying to communicate with EU customs and identify that fault is correct. And no other nation fell into this issue.

It seems like this may not be a one-off issue. But instead, something that increases the burden to UK traders beyond even our own stupidity. To the point where we can't even compete with other non EU nations within the EU.

[–] spankmonkey@lemmy.world 10 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It is a one off issue for a country that wouldn't have been a possibility if they hadn't left the EU. They set themselves up for the chance of failure.

[–] HumanPenguin 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Again I agree on principal.

But this event does not look like that.

This will look to outsiders, including those that voted Brexit in the UK (and a % that did not). Like the EU customs agency is punishing the UK for leaving,

And while that is in no way good for the UK. It is exactly what UK and US right wing nutcases want.

As it allows a pretty believable attack that the EU is no longer a vol entry organization. But one that will actually work to destroy the econ of anyone that leaves once they are a member.

Come on, be honest with yourself. Looking at the right wing's use of misinformation over the last decade or so. And the number of people believing it. I'm sure you can see how dangerous this can be. Accidental or intentional. It could be used to harm EU trade outside the EU.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 points 2 weeks ago

Lol for a cheese competition.

Border checks are often slow. The EU didn't sabotage. An individual agent likely made an error as an exception means it was not normal procedure.

When you impose extra beurocracy on yourself, sometimes you get outcomes like this. It's why some companies from the EU are reducing trade with the UK and why some UK companies are reducing trade with the EU.

[–] baggins@beehaw.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

No! We need to form closer trade deals with a continent on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. So that instead of driving, we can fly or use a ship. Allowing for the weather of course.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

The great state of United kindgom is welcome to be part of this here US!

No bullshit socialist for the poor! Only for the rich!

Suck that EU

[–] mannycalavera -1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yea but that's not the reality of today, alas.

What is plain is that the EU customs and border officials failed to do their job properly. For a bloc that goes on and on about "the rule of law" they sure do know when to apply the rule of law.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Yes, because uk border checks have all been perfect. No delays, no wasted goods, no skipping checks.

[–] mannycalavera 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This article isn't about UK border checks. Why are you bringing up whataboutism arguments?

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because you implied they were being selective in enforcement. So, comparison is applicable.

[–] mannycalavera 0 points 2 weeks ago

It's the article that my quote is from in the original reply. Not sure you've read it 🤔? Those are the facts from the linked story.

Where have you plucked this "selective enforcement" nonsense from?

[–] Diddlydee 14 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Sounds like they sent the cheeses too late. They could've been stuck in customs for any number of reasons.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

They really should have sent them by helicopter

[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 weeks ago

I also don't understand, why they didn't use an emergency cheese airdrop for backup.

[–] Zip2 11 points 2 weeks ago

I bet they were cheesed off, it’s going to grate on them for years.

[–] sunzu2@thebrainbin.org 11 points 2 weeks ago

Whatever fuck happened to UK, driving people into poverty last decade at rates that make US blush.

[–] Hossenfeffer 11 points 2 weeks ago

Sunlit uplands!

[–] DarkShaggy@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Brexit!¡!!!? FTW?

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Our cheeses are in a league of their own. They don't compete.

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well it is a pretty small competition. Scotland, Wales, north Ireland, and the UK.

[–] JudahBenHur@lemm.ee 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

ah yes those world renowned N.Ireland cheeses (look I know there are gonna be a handful of very good farmhouse cheeses) but I am fond of Belfast Dick Cheese

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

Belfast Richard Cheese? Or do you mean Smeg?