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The GREAT Taste of Britain - largest delegation of UK companies

A delegation of over 60 UK companies visited Hong Kong for HOFEX from 7-10 May

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
• Published: 16 May 2013

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Foreign Office Director General of Economic Barbara Woodward (right) and Consul General Caroline Wilson (left) attend The GREAT Taste of Britain tasting event

A delegation of over 60 UK companies visited Hong Kong for HOFEX, the leading food and hospitality tradeshow in the Asia-Pacific region, making this the largest ever UK trade mission to Hong Kong ever. The delegation was supported by UK Trade & Investment and was led by four different organisations – FDEA (Food & Drink Exporters Association), EBLEX (English Beef & Lamb Executive), SDI and the Welsh Government. Many of the companies reported good leads and there will now be an intense period of follow up. Other GREAT food and drink events are planned in Hong Kong for later in the year.

More information on HOFEX 2013:

• Welcome to HOFEX (PDF, 1.41 MB, 27 pages) - presentation to UK Delegation by UKTI Hong Kong
• Booming Opportunities in the Food & Wine Trading Hub of Asia (PDF, 1.55 MB, 19 pages) - presentation by HKTDC
• Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow (PDF, 1.83 MB, 15 pages) - presentation by HOFEX

Published 16 May 2013