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Bristol company gives overseas biscuit lovers a taste of the South West

To mark National Biscuit day, we spoke to Elizabeth Shaw about its export success overseas
Posted on: 28.05.21
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Business West launches online store to help South West food and drink firms break into Chinese market

Food and drink companies in the South West have started selling their products on China's largest social media platform, WeChat.
Posted on: 27.05.21
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How we've helped businesses with customs declarations since Brexit

Nearly six months on from the UK leaving the EU, businesses are starting to get used to some of the changes post Brexit trade has seen. Find out how our team has helped guide businesses through...
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 27.05.21
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South West retail brands set to expand into the US

A new programme launched by the Department for International Trade (DIT) has been introduced to help upskill South West retail brands to trade with the US. The Retail Lab, created by the Department...
Posted on: 20.05.21
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ScaleUp Week 2021: 10 South West ScaleUps to watch

We highlight 10 rising stars in the vibrant South West Scale-up firmament that are growing rapidly with support from Innovate UK EDGE and DIT.
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 19.05.21
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How to develop an effective export pricing strategy

The new series of the Export Academy has launched with one of the sessions focusing on the importance of developing a pricing strategy.
Posted on: 17.05.21
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Tetbury company helps US consumers connect with wildlife

To mark Mental Health Awareness week, we spoke to Vanessa McDonald, Sales Manager for Wildlife World about the company's export growth during the pandemic as consumers turned to nature for its...
Posted on: 11.05.21
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What are the benefits and barriers to export?

The Export Academy has now launched, designed to support your business to export successfully. One of the sessions focuses on the benefits and barriers to export. So, what are they?
Posted on: 10.05.21
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Gourmet snack company keeps Singaporeans satisfied

A gourmet snack manufacturer based in Glastonbury has increased its exports to Singapore by 70% from 2018 – 2021. To mark National Vegetarian Week, we spoke to Mark Taylor, Managing Director of...
Posted on: 10.05.21
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