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UK sees surge in food and drink exports

20-Oct-2009

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New research from the Food and Drink Federation indicates that exports of UK-made foods and non-alcoholic beverages were up over 10 per cent in the first part of the year – and could break through the £10m barrier by December.

The industry association’s commissioned research indicates that the sector is “bucked the recessionary trend”, as UK exports overall were down 13.4 per cent.

The biggest rises were seen in ice cream (up 55 per cent to £43.4m), soups (up 37.5 per cent to £17.1m), and sauces and condiments (up 28.1 per cent to £96.4m). Some 80.8 per cent of the imports were destined for the European markets, with The Netherlands, France, Italy and Spain showing strong sales.