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Government's largest virtual food and drink event a great success

The first virtual Gulfood event took place this year with 160 food and drink producers meeting with buyers in the Middle East and Pakistan.
Posted on: 05.02.21
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Exports grow for creators of books for children with special educational needs

For Children's Mental Health week, we spoke to Wendy Tweedie, co-founder of Phonic Books about its export success in Australia and the US.
Posted on: 01.02.21
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South West tech for good companies to boost sales overseas

The Department for International Trade (DIT) in partnership with Business West, the DIT’s regional delivery partner in The South West of England has chosen 47 companies in the region to take part in...
Posted on: 28.01.21
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Virtual event for food and drink firms aims to boost trade in the Middle East and Pakistan

UK food and drink producers will meet with buyers and distributors in the Middle East and Pakistan with the aim of growing their business in lucrative markets.
Posted on: 27.01.21
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South West MPs and trade experts offer support for local businesses

A series of virtual events for local businesses to ask MPs and trade experts questions about international trade are taking place over the next two months.
Posted on: 27.01.21
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How the Export Academy is helping businesses build back better

With the Export Academy underway, we speak to two businesses about how its helped prepare them for international trade.
Posted on: 25.01.21
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South West business reports export growth as Veganism goes global

Veganism has grown in popularity in recent years, with The Vegan Society reporting that in the UK, the number of people with plant-based diets has quadrupled from 2014 to 2019. There is also clear...
Posted on: 21.01.21
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Two South West cheese companies giving the world a slice of the South West

On National Cheese Lover's Day, we spoke to two South West cheese exporters about their success in overseas markets.
Posted on: 20.01.21
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What is an ATA Carnet and do I need one for the EU?

What is an ATA Carnet and do I need one to take goods from the UK to the EU?
Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Business West
Posted on: 19.01.21
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