Archive for April 27th, 2021

DUBLIN, IRELAND — The Republic of Ireland, although a major food and drink exporter, relies on the United Kingdom for much of its supply of flour. However, the UK’s exit from the European Union means flour has suddenly become much more expensive, leading Irish politicians to ask whether the country should be doing more of its own grain processing.

Flour produced in the UK from UK wheat can be imported into Ireland under the deal agreed by London with the EU, ...