The world gets hungry for UK food as exports rise

Posted on 26 Jun 2012 by Chris Flynn

British food and drink is becoming more popular around the world according to research by online marketplace Alibaba.com.

The website’s research shows that there has been a 17% year on year rise in online searches for British baked goods, while whisky and beer produced in the UK are among the most searched for goods on the website. The Department for Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said that UK exports grew to £16.1bn…

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