UK food and soft drink exports rose by more than 4% in 2009, led by non-alcoholic beverages, seafood and breakfast cereals, according to data published today (19 April).

Exports climbed 4.4% to GBP9.65bn (US$14.7bn), the Food and Drink Federation said, statistics that highlighted the importance of the sector to the UK economy, the industry association insisted.

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Melanie Leech, the FDF’s director general, said: “This is the fifth consecutive year of record exports by the food and drink industry – demonstrating the significant economic value of our sector. This strong performance is testimony to the persistence and entrepreneurial spirit of British manufacturers – as well as a reflection of the quality of what they produce.”

Export sales of non-alcoholic drinks grew 20.6% to GBP318.6m, while fish and seafood sales were up 15% to GBP1.16bn. Sales of breakfast cereals climbed 17.2%.

 

 

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