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Virtual Event: Exporting Alcohol from the UK

This exclusive event provides an opportunity for the Alcohol sector to come together to learn from industry specialists including a keynote specialist who will address issues and answer questions surrounding Customs and Excise and exporting requirements for the Drink sector from 2021 onwards.

This event is the second of four bringing together food and drink companies based in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Herefordshire and Worcestershire to work alongside each other and to share ideas. All events will be hosted in conjunction with the Department for International Trade (DIT) to support businesses boost their International presence and overseas sales.

You will meet the new Food and Drink Cluster Adviser David Caine who will update you on the new Alcohol cluster and further food and drink events planned.

Speakers include:

  • Drinks specialist Adrian Walsh from DIT HQ will speak about the Drinks Sector, current trends and potential export markets.
  • James Scott from DIT Germany speaking on the German Alcohol sector and the advantages of exporting Alcoholic products to Germany.
  • A local Export Champion Colin Cordy from Celtic Marches will be discussing their route to export markets and addressing how they overcame export related issues.
  • Neil Markendale from Berwyn Consultants will address any issues and answer questions companies may have surrounding Customs and Excise and exporting requirements for the Drink sector from 2021 onwards.

There will be an opportunity to submit your questions ahead of the event to ensure these topics are covered during the session. Join with us as we work together to support Food & Drink businesses across the Marches as this is a key priority sector with over 30,000 persons working within Food & Drink.