The government will add eight new agri-food and drink attachés in priority markets as part of its plan to boost exports, unlock trade barriers and open new opportunities for UK produce, it has been announced today (Tuesday, November 30).
An attaché is a technical expert on a country’s diplomatic staff at a foreign capital, i.e. UK embassies and consulates overseas.
As well as posts in China, the US, India, Canada and Mexico, these agri-food attachés will be covering growth markets in the Gulf, Africa, South America and the Asia-Pacific region.
There will also be additional capacity and resource in Europe, as the government’s key market.
Secretary of State for International Trade, Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP said today’s announcement will showcase the “very best that the UK has to offer on a global stage”.
From Scottish salmon and Welsh Lamb to Northern Irish beef and English sparkling wine, our food and drink is recognised at home and abroad for its great taste and high quality,” she said.
“We want people at home and abroad to be lining up to buy British,” added Environment Secretary George Eustice.
“The support announced today will enable our farmers and food and drink producers to take advantage of new opportunities and fly the flag for UK produce around the world.”
