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From the North West to the Far East: Rosario’s Smart Export Strategy at Anuga 2025

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Attending Anuga 2025 in Cologne was a whirlwind of innovation, flavour, and global connections. There were over 8000 exhibitors! Among the standout exhibitors was Rosario, a UK-based export company with a unique approach to international grocery distribution. Headline Interview: I had the chance to sit down with Rosario’s team for a quick interview (watch the […]

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Trade Financing 101: It’s time to fuel your export dreams!

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A sale is not a sale until you get paid for it, or until the money hits your bank account! On ExportandExpand, I’ve focused on the front end of exporting—business opportunities, market prioritisation, and new category and trade developments. However, access to capital, whether to start a business or finance ongoing operations, is crucial, especially

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Sial 2024 Paris

Are you a trend setter in the food industry? What we learnt at SIAL Paris 2024

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It is no surprise that one of the world’s biggest food exhibitions is held bi annually in Paris. French gastronomy is listed by Unesco as “intangible cultural heritage” and French cooking techniques such as sautéing, braising and baking are fundamental in many cuisines, plus taught in culinary schools globally.  Food presentation is an art developed

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Food exhibition

Food companies leave FHA on full stomachs as the industry rebounds from Covid

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I spent 2 full days at Food and Hotel Asia Singapore this week (FHA) and it was packed full of exhibitors and visitors alike. There were over 2000 companies present, mostly packaged food, beverage and agricultural firms plus a fair number of packaging equipment and a cluster of wine and spirits companies. The majority were

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Japan bakery market

Piping hot Japanese pâtisserie market has momentum! Time for investors to savour the taste

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Life is what you bake it, runs the adage. There is a dietary shift in Japan. Historically rice was the main staple, but its per capita consumption is declining year on year. There are more single person households; preparing rice is a hassle especially if you a busy 20 year-something. Rice consumption is also dropping

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It’s not just Beijing who’s relishing the Winter Olympics. Ask French ski brand Rossignol

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Personally I enjoy the winter olympics more than the summer games. Since I go to the slopes myself, I know how difficult many of the disciplines are. In particular I have the utmost admiration for the ski jumpers and the downhill racers; nerves of steel is an understatement!  I digress. This year the Olympic committee

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Kao wants to become a global player but the big question is how?

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If you live in Japan, you almost certainly know Kao 花王 It’s one of the country’s largest FMCG manufacturers marketing a plethora of brands in Cosmetics, Skin & Hair care, Health beverages, Fabric and Home care as well as a Chemicals division. The problem for Kao is that 70% of its revenues come from Japan,

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