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.

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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

experts that understands food trade

Meet our Trade Specialists

Navigating EU food and drink trade requires more than standard freight forwarding. Our team combines customs expertise, sector knowledge, and hands-on operational support to help importers and exporters move goods efficiently across borders.

Whether you're moving ambient, chilled, or regulated products, we help reduce delays and keep supply chains moving.

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Customs Compliance News

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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.

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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.

food and drink case study

How Pecan Deluxe halved EU delivery times with Unsworth

Unsworth introduced a tailored Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) solution, taking full responsibility for customs clearance, duties, and taxes to create a more streamlined and reliable shipping process.

By centralising communication and simplifying the movement of goods into Europe, the customer no longer needed to coordinate across several teams and providers. The result was significantly faster delivery performance, zero border control issues, and a smoother experience for both internal teams and EU customers.

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Supporting Exporters Through Insight-Led Events

We’re committed to supporting food and drink exporters with more than just logistics solutions. Through industry events, operational tours, and expert-led discussions, we help businesses better understand the evolving EU trade landscape.

Our recent Calais Port event brought together UK exporters, French authorities, and border specialists for practical insight into customs, SIVEP processes, and improving export success into Europe.

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