Postpone BTOM to October to Forestall More Food Price Inflation, Cold Chain Federation Urges Government

The Cold Chain Federation has warned Government that the full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) on 30th April 2024 is expected to increase food prices and reduce consumer choice. The federation is urging Defra to postpone full implementation until October 2024 and to use the delay to address serious issues in consultation with the food logistics industry.