The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has appointed MP David Rutley to examine the UK’s food chain in recuperation for Brexit. Amidst industry concerns that a no-deal Brexit could lead to a breakdown supply chains, the former Asda and PepsiCo senior executive is understood to have taken on the portfolio earlier this month. Rutley said: “It is an honour to join the Defra ministerial team at such an important time.
Chaai Khana Blog | 27th September, 2018