CHINA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CBBC and UKTI are dedicated to identifying the latest Business Opportunities for British companies across various sectors. We have identified a number of opportunities which could be of interest to you and your sector. 

For more information on each opportunity please click on the associated hyperlink:

Agriculture, Food and Drink

• Tea, biscuits, china & chocolate companies sought for cooperation (new) 
• British food & beverage products sought by Beijing based importer (new) 
• UK pre-packed snacks sought by a Ningbo –based company (new) 
• Sweets sought by Shanghai-based import company (new) 
• Investment company would like to act as a franchisee of a British tea chain (new) 
• Supermarket would like to import snacks & rice bran oil products
• British snacks sought by Shenzhen-based trading company
• Seafood processing equipment technology support sought
• British infant and maternal product brands sought for cooperation
• British beer brands sought for cooperation with Shanghai-based trading company
• Infant milk products sought by distributor British food & beverage products sought by Ecommerce platform basedin Chongqing

Retail

• Tea, biscuits, china & chocolate companies sought for cooperation (new)

EXPORTING TO POLAND AND ROMANIA

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Good news for food and drink producers in the Lincolnshire area wishing to increase their exporting footprint into Central Europe.

Representatives from the British Chambers of Commerce in Poland and Romania and in conjunction with the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and “Select Lincolnshire for Food” are holding an export seminar on this sector on the morning of the 10^th September at the Bentley Hotel, Newark Road, South Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9NH.

Why come along to this event.., well according to HMRC, Poland for instance is the 2^nd fastest export market for food and drink in the EU with general exports increasing by 10% year on year. It is the largest Central and Eastern Europe country population wise with 39 million people followed by Romania with 22 million and, for the CEE as a whole, a combined population of 100 million.

Rising middle classes, an increasing disposable income and a strong taste for UK products makes this a regional market that cannot be ignored.

There will be overviews of the two countries, the opportunities there for the sector, the best way to enter the markets, advice on the do’s and don’ts,  and an opportunity to get a real feel for the markets with one to one meetings with the Polish and Romanian  Chambers’ personnel.

The chambers will also advise on the help they can afford in country with their access to customers, distributors and agents, logistics, access to translation and other services plus any legal requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to see whether these markets are right for you now, or in the near future.

Presenter Marek Schejbal

Mark has lived and worked in Poland for many years and has developed and successfully managed the “Taste of Britain” Spring 2014 edition.

He set up and managed “One Agenda” a consultancy providing Research, Market Entry, Supply Chain and

Management services for companies developing business in CEE - from Poland to Turkey.

Some top-line results include:

• Market entry process for over 200 companies from numerous countries
• Approx. 50% from UK across various sectors from SMEs to large corporations
• Managed group projects for inbound Trade Missions to Poland from: Turkey, Greece, UK, Korea and Brazil. And outbound to UK, Russia and Ukraine.
• Introduced and acted as agent for Sharwoods product range of sauces in Poland.
• Set up and managed supply chains in CEE for Asda, Walmart, Kingfisher (B&Q, Castorama).

Former CEO of international advertising networks in Poland: Ogilvy & Mather Group, GGK Direct (Lowe Group).

Presenter Richard Reese

Richard Reese is a successful entrepreneur in professional services. Richard set up and built out one of the leading management training companies in Romania, as well as a sales development company oriented towards sustainable results and a coaching company.

Now he is leading the professional business centre at the British‐Romanian Chamber of Commerce to actively attract and help British businesses find their way to Romanian markets. Richard is currently CEO at the British‐Romanian Chamber of Commerce,where he runs a project on increasing British investments in and export to Romania, financed by the UK government.

He selected a team of professionals to make solid information available about opportunities in Romania, draft business intelligence reports, provide entry support and sustain existing British business all over Romania. His aim is to make the service centre fully self‐sustainable in maximum 3 years.

Agenda
08.30 -09.15 Registration and refreshments.

09.15 -09.25 Prompt start .Welcome and introduction. Louis Balestrini Regional Coordinator East Midlands’ Chambers of Commerce.

09.25 – 11.00 Poland. Food and beverage opportunities. Marek Schejbal, Senior consultant British Polish chamber of Commerce.

11.00 -11.15 Break

11.15 -12.00 Romania. Food and beverage opportunities. Richard Reese CEO British Romanian Chamber of Commerce.

12.00 – onwards Buffet lunch networking, and one to one opportunity to meet the Chamber representatives.

The event will be open to producers of food and drink and associated industries.

Small samples and/or literature can be brought, be sure to bring your business cards.

Helpful tips - Doing business with Poland

Video link to the British Polish Business Centre in Warsaw. bit.ly/1kK350o 

To book your place please follow this link. 

NEW OPPORTUNITIES: SINGAPORE

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Plenty of new opportunities are coming your way. Specialist and artisan food producers are needed for Singapore importers and chefs.

High end high quality produce with a story is what is needed and the following are just some suggestions:

· Craft beers

· Wine

· Spirits

· Cheeses

· Cured meats

· Pates, terrines etc

· Jams and preserves

· Confectionery

Some businesses from the Midlands are already making their move, don’t miss out if you are interested.

Questions? We are here to help each step of the way and have our very own International Trade Expert here at Chamber – Helen Tomkinson. We also have local contacts at UK Trade and Industry to help you.

Look out for an Export workshop and trade mission on 10th September at The Bentley Hotel in Lincoln in conjunction with Northamptonshire and British Chambers of Commerce

If you are interested in exploring export to Singapore contact British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.

Email: jennifer@britcham.org.sg

FOOD AND DRINK FASTEST GROWING UK SECTOR

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BBC Business reported recently that the fastest growing sector in the UK is Food and Drink with exports of pork to China growing particularly fast.

China's imports of U.K food rose 82 percent in 2013 from 2012, driven by sales of pork and salmon, making the world's second largest economy a prime market for British food exports outside the European Union.

The value of British food and soft drinks exports to China rose from £92 million in 2012 to £201 million in 2013, according to the UK Food and Drink Federation. The Financial Times reported that this was a positive step forward for the British government's bid to reduce the country's trade deficit by boosting exports.

A large part of the rise is due to the near doubling of sales of pork and salmon in past year after the 2011 decision from the Chinese food safety agency to allow the import of both products.

Terry Jones, head of communications at the FDF reported "There is a strong demand for pork in China, and consumers like parts of the animal that we don't consume, such as whole pig heads and trotters."

 Salmon is also on the rise as Scottish Salmon exports grew by 90 percent.

The UK is also hoping to expand the market of unused animal parts such as chicken feet, which would add 15 percent revenue on each chicken. Officials are negotiating with Chinese authorities to allow farmers to export chicken feet, millions of which would have gone to waste.

China represents a potentially lucrative market for the UK but small food companies should remain cautious. Terry Jones says "Although a lot of effort has gone into exports to China, it remains a difficult country for small food companies because of its size and the difference in laws between provinces."

CHINA BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

CBBC and UKTI are dedicated to identifying the latest Business Opportunities for British companies across various sectors. We have identified a number of opportunities which could be of interest to you and your sector.

For more information on each opportunity please click on the associated hyperlink:

Agriculture, Food and Drink 

• A Zhejiang trading company seeks a UK tea producer and supplier (new) 
• British Shanghai-based company looking for British milk powder manufacturer (new) 
• Snack products sought by Shanghai-based British company (new) 
• British company based in Shanghai seeking British bottled water (new) 
• Dalian group seeks British partners for juice processing (new) 
• Hydroponic system and equipment manufacturers sought for cooperation (new) 
• Poultry and meat processing technology & equipment sought in Shenyang (new) 
• Food & Beverage products sought by distributor
• Technology & equipment sought for producing not from concentrate juices

Education & Training

• UK partner sought to establish international primary school in Xi’an (new) 
• UK partner sought in order to help establish nursery school in Xi’an (new) 
• Hainan-based company looking for a UK partner to help establish education centre (new) 
• Technology institution seeks cooperation with UK colleges and universities (new)
• Healthcare training providers sought by Zhejiang based college

Travel and Tourism

• UK travel agency sought for collaboration (new) 
• UK branding service needed to help tourism in Deyang city (new) 
• Guangyuan city seeks UK branding service to promote an international image (new) Opportunity for UK branding service for Chinese tourism in Mianyang city (new)