The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is delighted to invite you to the “So British” UK Retail Tour to Belgium and the Netherlands, taking place from 14th until 16th January 2025. The retail tour will give you the opportunity to
Learn about the food & drink sector in Belgium & the Netherlands
Have the opportunity to meet key stakeholders to start your export journey to Belgium and the Netherlands.
Receive insights from experienced Trade Advisors about these markets and understand your route to the BENELUX region.
An outline of the programme (which is subject to change) is as follows:
13 January 2025: Suggested day of arrival
14 January 2025 Introduction to Belgium & retail tour
8:30 - 9:00: UK companies arrival at UK Residence
9:00 - 10:00: Introduction to Belgium
10:00 - 13:00: Retail Tour
13:00 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 16:00: Retail Tour
16:30 - 17:30: Presentation on the UK food and drink market
16:30 - 19:00 Evening Showcase & Reception at UK Residence, Brussels, Belgium
15 January 2025: Introduction to NL and retail tour in NL
8:00 Meet at Brussels Central Station to travel to Amsterdam
1130 - 1400: Information Session - Doing Business in NL
1400 -1600: Retail Tour in Amsterdam
16 January 2025: Horecava trade show visit - RAI Amsterdam
9:00 -13:30: UK companies to explore Horecava
13:30 Return to UK
The deadline for submitting your expression of interest is 5 December 2024. Kindly note that there are only 20 spots available and we will implement a selection procedure based on readiness to export, export potential, innovation and sustainability. It might not be possible for all companies interested to participate – but we would work with everyone to support their business in other ways if this were the case.
There is no charge to participate in this mission. Companies will however, be responsible for covering their own travel, accommodation and subsistence costs, plus any charges associated with their visit.
Please get in touch with martina.andersen@fcdo.gov.uk, paul.meikle2@fcdo.gov.uk and lukas.jirousek@fcdo.gov.uk if you have any questions.
