Food and drink manufacturing
As the largest manufacturing sector, food and drink represents an important part of the UK economy. With our deep understanding of the food and drink sector and key sector partners, we'll work with your business to help you realise your commercial goals.
Growing your footprint at home and globally
With demand for UK products growing globally, and the UK recognised for the quality of its products and innovation, we aim to help more businesses to start or expand their overseas trade.
We leverage our international footprint to help you to enter and build sales in new markets. We do this through bespoke research tools and trade missions to countries where there's strong demand for UK products. Our global connectivity also means that we can introduce you to overseas importers, retail and wholesale buyers, as well as help you put the right logistical, financial and compliance structures in place to ensure you succeed.
How we can support you
Dedicated support
A dedicated Relationship Director in your local business centre, plus support and advice from sector and product experts.
Connectivity and expertise
Support identifying opportunities and working with global connections to help you open up new markets both in the UK and across the globe.
Industry insights
Specialist insight to help you address themes and trends that may impact your business.
Supply chain diversification
Introductions to overseas importers, retailers and wholesale buyers. Plus, access to global distributors in 46 markets through our partnership with ESMA.
Funding and growth
Products and solutions to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
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A perfect pairing to feed international growth
As a privately owned, family run business established in 2003, Smylies is one of the UK`s leading exporters of food and drink produce with a significant focus on British brands. 100% of their turnover is through export - managing and shipping a wide range of ambient, chilled and frozen produce to over 50 countries and across six continents worldwide.
Central Produce keeps calm and carrots on with funding
Central Produce, established in 2008, is a family run fruit and vegetable wholesaler based in Alloa, Scotland. The company supplies products to the catering trade across Central Scotland, specialising in high quality fresh produce.
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