UK exporters urged to think global to survive

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Manufactures of food and drink products in the UK must change their attitudes to international trade and be willing to export goods outside Europe if they wish to continue to increase their businesses. Some 64% of all exported goods, valued at 10.1 billion pounds sterling, are sent to the European Union countries. The UK industry must be prepared to take advantage of growing markets such as in Russia and China. A study predicted that exports from the UK could be worth around 20 billion pounds sterling by the year 2005.

United Kingdom, Exports, European Union

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French trade surplus hits new record high in 1996

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French exports of food products rose by 2% in 1996 from 1995 to 214 billion French francs, with imports falling by 0.3% to 155 billion French francs. The trade surplus in food and agricultural products rose by 10% from 1995 to 58.5 billion French francs, a new record. There was particularly strong performance for the wine and spirits sector, where the trade surplus rose by 5% to 31.2 billion French francs. The poultry sector also performed well, with the trade surplus up by 21% to almost 7 billion French francs.

Agriculture, Crop Production, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Alcoholic Beverages, Iron ores, Agricultural industry, France, Balance of trade

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Spain resists the rise of the multinationals

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Spanish food manufacturers have consolidated their position to avoid takeover from multinational organisations such as the American food group Nabisco. Improved export markets and lower production costs have resulted in 16.4% higher profits for top organisations. The top ten largest and most profitable Spanish companies are listed. Domestic demand for food in 1995 rose by only 0.7%.

Spain

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