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What type of tea? If drinking cups of tea was enough to make me a tea specialist, I qualify daily. I love tea! It could be my straightforward ‘cuppa’ , a rich black tea, drunk from a mug, oddly to either warm me after an early morning, autumn dog walk, or to refresh me in […]

New UK law from 1st January 2024 Some new food laws came into place on January 1st 2024, as a result of the UK stepping out of the EU and creating and adopting their own laws. One of these stated that all food products on sale in the UK must now have a UK food […]

The UK market for food and drinks is vibrant, popular and therefore can be very competitive…. Whether you are bringing your first product to market in the UK, are entering a new category or perhaps you are looking to invest in a food and drink business and need to understand how big the opportunity is, […]

We hear all the time from buyers and distributors in the food and drink industry, how swamped they get with requests from producers wanting them to list food and drink products in retail, in the on trade or in foodservice.  Often, they are only going to make a few changes to a category in a […]

When you’re considering exporting your Food and Drink products to the UK, you’ll likely be battling with a few important questions. Where in the retail market do I want to sell our product? Where can I get the best price? What’s the market like? Can I beat existing competitors?  It’s a minefield, and it can […]

We have just completed a series of three workshops online for the Trinidad and Tobago High Commission with over 40 businesses participating in one or all the workshops to understand more about preparing food and drink businesses for export to UK. With an eye on market entry, our first stage was to ensure producers are […]

Imbibe Live is the UK’s leading drinks trade event for anyone whose job largely involves buying, selling, or serving drinks. It is an inspiring mix of very creative stands, challenger-type brands, and some of the most established brands. This event is always a great shop window for seeing cutting-edge mixology, meeting talented bar professionals, industry […]

July brings a few but very important opportunities for food industry professionals to connect, innovate, and inspire. Mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the dynamic and ever-evolving food industry scene. Here’s a roundup of the must-attend food industry events in July.   1st to 2nd July 2024 – Imbibe Live Imbibe […]

This week, I’m excited to revisit an inspiring conversation with Simon Waring, Founder and Managing Director of Green Seed UK, on the Eat, Drink Profit Podcast. Simon is an international specialist in strategy and market entry, with extensive experience in the food and drink sector. Simon’s insights have always been invaluable, and I hope you’ll […]

Why should you exhibit at food industry trade shows? Trade shows for the food and drink industry are like grand stages where businesses showcase their latest innovations, network with industry peers, gain valuable insights into market trends and competitors and get the opportunity to engage with distributors. For the food and drink industry, these events […]

June is a significant month for the food and drinks industry, marked by several events. We have exciting food trade shows, the much-anticipated Free From Food Awards, and vibrant food festivals.  The Jane Milton team always attends as many food industry trade shows and food trade fairs as possible to support our clients’ participation and […]