UK food exports reach a record high on surge in salmon sales
The Dollar Business Bureau Britain’s food and drink exports increased 8.5% to £10.2 billion during the first six months of this year, supported by sales in British salmon and decline in the value of pound after Brexit vote last year. Fish exports surged more than 53% in terms of value to £408 million, said Food and Drink Federation (FDF) – a representative body of manufacturers in UK. Whisky continued to be the top exporting item, followed by salmon fish. The beer comes at the third place after taking over the chocolate. Since the Britain voted to exit the EU in June 2016, the pound has dropped sharply against the euro and dollar, giving push to the exports as they became comparatively cheaper. However, the weaker ...
