Article content “The challenges this will create in sourcing could force many retailers to move supply chains from GB to the EU,” they said. Last month, the EU agreed to a ceasefire with the UK in a dispute dubbed the “sausage war” by extending a grace period for shipments of certain meat products from Britain to Northern Ireland. “Much more needs to be done before the end of September if there is not to be significant disruption to supply and an increase in cost for Northern Ireland consumers,” the CEOs said. They want talks with the UK government and the EU.