date:Mar 25, 2014
UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports increased by 5% to 12.8 billion last year, according to recent figures.
A report from the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF) showed that a massive 82% rise in exports to China during 2013 boosted the country's hopes an export-driven economic revival.
Exports to the EU increased by 3% with growth of 11.5% in non-EU markets. Companies such as the chocolate firm Thorntons, Jaffa Cakes maker United Biscuits and Typhoo Tea led the way.
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