Food & bev exports grow in first half of 2016

Posted on 28 Aug 2016 by Jonny Williamson

The latest export figures from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have revealed that the value of branded food and non-alcoholic drink exports rose to £2.4bn in the first half of 2016, an increase of £141.2m (+6.2%) when compared to the same period in 2015.

According to the FDF, branded exports to non-European Union (EU) nations rose by £93.7m (+14%) on first half figures from 2015, while exports to the EU also increased by £47.5m (+2.9%). Exports to non-EU nations now represent 31.4% of all branded exports, up 2.2% on first half of 2015. Total exports of food and non-alcoholic…

This content is for subscribers only. Subscribe now for free to read the full article.