Dairy and Pork to take centre stage at FHC China

Dairy and pork exporters from the UK will join the AHDB at one of China’s leading food trade shows.

Five dairy exporters and five pork exporters will showcase high-quality products at Food and Hospitality (FHC) China – Asia’s leading food and beverage show.

The show in Shanghai will run from 8 to 10 November. Our dairy export team will be in the British pavilion on a collaborative stand featuring the dairy exporters.

The pork exporters will join our export team in the Meat Hall on the AHDB-hosted British Meat Pavilion. It will provide a platform for pork exporters to meet existing customers and potential new ones from the key Chinese market.

Lucy Randolph, AHDB Senior Exports Manager, said:

“FHC will be the first time the AHDB Dairy Export team has been back to China in person post-pandemic and we are excited to be taking part with our exporters.

“China and other markets in the wider Asia region present significant opportunities for dairy exports. Consumers in China have a high regard for food safety and quality and the UK is well-placed to satisfy that demand. Our strong presence at the show will help play an important role in developing further export opportunities for the companies joining us.”

Jonathan Eckley, AHDB Head of International Trade Development, said:

“We are delighted to be back at FHC China. Despite current challenges on the global pig meat market, China remains a key market for the UK pig meat sector with carcase balance playing an ever more significant role. This was reflected in a 16% increase in volume of fifth quarter exports in the first half of 2023. FHC will provide us and our exporters with the platform to build on existing commercial relationships and develop new ones in this important market for the pig meat sector.”

Further AHDB analysis of dairy and red meat export opportunities in China and the wider Asia region are detailed at Prospects for UK agri-food exports: Asia.