Exhibitors
We are delighted to welcome the following companies who will all be available during the event to discuss their products and services.
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK government department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the UK.
The Welsh Government's Food Division is responsible for promoting Welsh Food and Drink in Wales, the UK and internationally.
Our vision is to create a strong and vibrant Welsh food and drink sector with a global reputation for excellence, having one of the most environmentally and socially responsible supply chains in the world.
Explore how to achieve global growth for your business with free support from the UK Government. Whether you're new to exporting, or experienced, there's information, training, events and expert advice to help you find new customers overseas.
A specialist in the food and drink export sector, Sandra has over 35 years’ experience in creating export success for UK food and drink companies. Sandra is a director of the Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA) a membership community of UK food exporters and professional service members offering peer to peer connections, expertise, contacts and access to a vibrant network. Sandra also heads up the team at PS8, global exhibitions and events specialists in food and drink, organising UK pavilions and bespoke stands for companies across UK and International trade shows. Sandra is a member of the Food and Drink Export Council and was awarded an MBE for her services to the food sector in 2016.
Delivering your sustainable freight transport services the way you need it...
Freight Logistics Solutions is the UK’s leading digital, road freight provider, combining a comprehensive freight logistics network with cutting-edge technology. FLS offers sustainable freight transport solutions for shippers, delivered across Europe through three service provisions: FORWARD, CONNECT and CUSTOMS.
The Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT) was established in 1935 as a charity, our mission is to support and professionalise international trade.
The support we provide in international trade covers all elements of import, export, supply chain logistics and customs. We have over 7500 members, both businesses and individuals and provide training courses, bespoke in house consultancy and education qualifications.
In the UK we have developed the UK Customs Academy on behalf of HMRC, which has enrolled 9000+ learners. We are the main delivery partner for the Trader Support Service (TSS) for Great Britain/Northern Ireland. This support service is aimed at overcoming the unique challenges posed by Brexit and the NI Protocol for UK businesses and to ensure that goods are moved efficiently and meet the regulations set by EU and UK government.
Supporting manufactures
We have been a long-standing supporter of British manufacturers, with dedicated relationship managers that work in the heart of manufacturing communities.
Building a better Britain
All our specialist manufacturing relationship managers complete a rigorous training programme with Warwick Manufacturing Group. It gives them detailed insights into issues in the sector, from managing exports to interrogating supply chains, so they can support manufacturers from the boardroom to the factory floor.
We build long-standing relationships with our clients and deliver a range of financial products designed to support their long-term strategies, including:
• Working capital management tools to optimise working capital cycles, mitigate risk and improve productivity.
• Asset Finance solutions to help manage the upfront cost of machinery.
• Capital Import Finance to support financing deals with suppliers overseas.
• An extensive range of International Trade and Foreign Exchange products and services to minimise risk of trading in global markets.
• Access to the Lloyds Bank International Trade Portal to help explore new global market opportunities.
• Tailored funding to help expand, modernise and diversify.
• Clean Growth Financing Initiative. Discounted lending for green purposes and investing in a lower carbon future.
“We understand that manufacturing businesses have unique banking needs. Whether it’s assisting with the working capital challenges that the sector faces, supporting investment into new plant and machinery or helping to penetrate new global markets, our WMG manufacturing trained managers can offer guidance to help find the most Appropriate support.” – Dave Atkinson, Head of Manufacturing, Lloyds Bank
Novus Insights offers innovative, tailored business solutions per international market standards by leveraging immense domain knowledge, reliable data, global resources, and advanced technology. Our focus on client commitment, consistent quality, and a thriving work culture makes us one of the best international market research firms.
We yearn to promptly develop a solid understanding of each client’s business, sector, and target market and bring a broader context to the analysis and interpretation of the data. With our expertise, we successfully execute multi-country research on a global scale and within challenging segments and with hard-to-reach B2B decision-makers.
The UK Export Academy (UKEA), delivered by the Department for Business and Trade is a free training programme for UK businesses looking to start selling overseas or growing into new markets. Discover your export potential and upskill your knowledge of selling overseas. Whether you’re a first-time exporter, or looking to develop your knowledge further, we have a jam-packed calendar of online training events available all year round. Sign up for free at great.gov.uk/export-academy. The food and drink sector saw export sales rise to almost £12 billion in the first half of 2023, from £11.5 billion in 2022. The UKEA is supporting this growing sector through a range of exclusive events delivered with industry and market specialists. From an introduction into selling food and drink overseas through to exploring live opportunities in markets across the world, there is something for every stage of your journey. To view our upcoming market and sector sessions just visit our events listings.
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK government’s export credit agency. We support UK exporters, international project sponsors and buyers of UK goods and services; in the year 2022-23, we provided £6.5 billion in new, direct support for UK exports by working alongside over 100 banks and lenders to provide flexible, innovative, and competitive financing solutions. UKEF can support companies large and small across a range of sectors with their exports, from capital goods to services and intangibles such as intellectual property. Last year, 84% of the companies we directly supported with a UKEF product were SMES.