Exports hit record levels

The UK's largest manufacturing sector has continued to grow food and drink exports

UK exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks have hit record levels, boosted by strong performances in all product categories.

At the top of the list; Ireland (£2.4bn), France (£1.1bn), Netherlands (£776.1m), Germany (£689.4m), Spain (£571.9m)

Central Europe growth in the former Eastern Bloc countries such as; Hungary (up 74.3%), Poland (up 53.6%), Latvia (up 51%)

Some of the star performers included; biscuits (up 15.3%); breakfast cereals (up 12.5%); cakes (up 12%); cheese (up 16.7%); chocolate (up 10.9%).

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