Food Producers Promised Export Help

The Farming, Food and Drink Exports Action Plan aims to cut red tape and promote British produce abroad in developing markets, to prevent the UK falling behind.

The exports plan includes measures such as easy access to support and advice for producers and the removal of trade barriers.

Jim Paice, minister of agriculture, said, “British food is already known the world over for its quality, and with surging world population growth and demand for western products, there are huge opportunities for our producers to tap into emerging markets.

“I’m convinced the sector can become an engine for growth for our economic recovery. It’s crucial we get the right support to businesses at home as well as championing British products abroad,” he added.

Britain is currently the 17th biggest food exporter in the world, with countries such as Brazil, Germany and the USA at the top of the table, compiled by the World Trade Organisation and Eurostat.