specialist services

Food & Drink

Whether you’re managing temperature-controlled shipments or moving Products of Animal Origin (POAO), our expert team provides full-service support across your supply chain. With specialist handling, integrated customs processes, and access to key border and distribution hubs, we give you the flexibility and control needed to move food and drink products compliantly and efficiently.

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streamlined and reliable

Built for Food & Drink
Supply Chains

Our specialist solutions are designed to remove friction from your supply chain, ensuring your goods move compliantly, efficiently, and without delay.

We combine logistics expertise with sector-specific knowledge to help you overcome challenges such as shelf-life sensitivity, regulatory compliance, and retailer requirements.

customised shipping solutions

Unlock Growth Across the EU

Europe remains one of the most valuable markets for UK food and drink brands, but entering and scaling within it can be complex.

We create a fully connected logistics ecosystem that enables you to:

Deliver seamlessly into EU markets
Reduce border friction and delays
Maintain product integrity across transit
Compete with local suppliers

By simplifying the movement of your goods, we help you focus on growing your brand, not managing paperwork.

dedicated team

Specialists in POAO
& SPS Movements

Moving Products of Animal Origin (POAO) requires expert handling, strict compliance, and precise coordination. Unsworth supports the movement of:

Meat and meat products
Dairy products
Fish and seafood
Composite products containing animal ingredients

We coordinate:

Health certification and documentation
Pre-notifications (e.g. IPAFFS)
Border Control Post (BCP) inspections
Temperature-controlled transport requirements

customised shipping solutions

Unlock Growth Across the EU

Europe remains one of the most valuable markets for UK food and drink brands, but entering and scaling within it can be complex.

We create a fully connected logistics ecosystem that enables you to:

Deliver seamlessly into EU markets
Reduce border friction and delays
Maintain product integrity across transit
Compete with local suppliers

By simplifying the movement of your goods, we help you focus on growing your brand, not managing paperwork.

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Read about our customs solutions

Customs

New SPS Rules in the EU: What Food and Agri Importers Need to Do Now

The European Commission and the United Kingdom proposed a new EU-UK Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. Understanding these changes is critical for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth customs clearance.

Customs

How to Avoid Paying Import Duty on EU-Origin Goods with Returned Goods Relief

For companies dealing with EU-origin goods that are shipped back to the EU, Returned Goods Relief (RGR) can help you reclaim import duties on eligible goods.

Customs

Preparing for New Safety and Security Declaration Requirements for UK Imports

Effective 31 January 2025, the UK government will require safety and security declarations for all goods imported from the EU to Great Britain. Here’s everything you need to know about these new requirements and how to prepare for them.