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Exports

UK Export Statistics 2009

Research of the UK Food and Drink Export Performance carried out by Leatherhead Food Research for the Food and Drink Federation. View the full research report UK Food and Drink Export Performance statistics 2009.

Information for Exporters

Food from Britain

Food from Britain (FFB), the government-backed body that supported British food and drink exporters, closed on 31 March 2009. The following signposts other organisations that offer export support to British food and drink companies.

Resources for Exporters

UK Trade and Investment is a government department that provides business opportunities, expert trade advice and support to UK-based companies wishing to grow their business overseas.

Invest Northern Ireland provides support specifically to Northern Irish food and drink manufacturers to help them develop international business.

Scotland Food & Drink's Export Zone provides information and advice to Scottish food and drink manufacturers to help them develop their international business.

International Business Wales provides support specifically to Welsh food and drink manufacturers to help them develop their international business.

In-market support

The nine FFB International offices cover 16 markets and provide export services to British food and drink manufacturers. The offices previously provided these services through Food From Britain London, and now continue to provide them directly to the British food and drink industry.

UK Trade and Investment has posts across the world which can carry out in-market research into opportunities for your products.

The British pavilion

UK Trade & Investment can advise how to join the British pavilion at international food and drink exhibitions and provides support for British exhibitors.

Publications

Food from Britain's market reports can still be accessed at UK Trade & Investment's website. Access them through the 'Food from Britain Publications' feature on the right-hand side of the page. You will need to register to access the reports. Registration is free.