Farming minister George Eustice has attended Gulfood 2017 to promote UK produce and to offer and strengthen trade relationships.
Gulfood, the world’s largest annual food trade show in Dubai, brings together more than 100,000 buyers, investors and producers from around the world.
It gives exporters across the country the chance to promote their produce and boost exports to the region.
The Gulf is the UK’s third largest export market – worth more than £1.5 billion – and is already home to more than 5,000 UK companies and 4,000 British brands.
World-class produce
George Eustice attended Gulfood to champion the UK’s world-class offer and strengthen the UK’s trade relationship with this rapidly growing market.
He said: "The UK already exports more than £550 million worth of food and drink to the Gulf and UAE, and it is clear buyers and producers from around the world are eager to see what we have to offer.
"Over the next five years we have an ambitious plan to further our export success, and thanks to our range of exciting foods and delectable drinks on display today, we’re strengthening our global reputation for tasty, good quality produce."
All time high
Food and drink exports recently hit the £20 billion mark for the first time.
Prima Cheese is part of this success story and already exports to the Middle East and South America.
The County Durham based company has represented the UK at Gulfood for the past four years and recently expanded their workforce by 15 people to meet growing export demand.
They will be part of the UK delegation joining 5,000 exhibitors at the annual five-day trade show, which kicked off yesterday (Sunday 26 February).
