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Expanding in Ethiopia

Diageo Plc. has become the first FTSE 100 company to invest at scale in Ethiopia, having acquired the Meta Abo Brewery Factory in Addis Ababa after it was privatised by the government.

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27.01.12 The bubble is not bursting for Cambridgeshire tea company

The British are renowned for a traditional cup of tea in the afternoon but for a Soham company there is nothing ordinary about the tea they are selling in the UK and Europe or the exceptional success they are experiencing.

23.12.11 Sweet success

Cambridge-based premium confectionery export brokerage Cocoda has found new outlets in Singapore after UK Trade & Investment introduced them to buyers.

22.11.11 More British Products Making Their Way to Singapore

Leading Singaporean supermarket chain, Cold Storage, is set to bring more British food products to Singapore following a recent UKTI Meet the Buyer event.

21.11.11 Sevenoaks wine merchant opens Hong Kong office with help from UKTI

A specialist wine merchant based in Sevenoaks is celebrating the opening of an office in Hong Kong this month with advice and support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

02.11.11 Exmoor ice cream producer scoops up Scandinavian orders

UKTI's Gateway to Global Growth programme helps Somerset-based Styles further develop its export strategy.

13.10.11 Chokolit

Entrepreneur Louis Barnett is no ordinary 19 year old. He set up his company, Chokolit, at the age of 12, and became the youngest ever supplier to Waitrose at 13, Sainsbury’s at 14 and Selfridges at 15.

10.10.11 Growth culture

When leading New Zealand yoghurt maker Piako wanted to start operations in the UK, it turned to UK Trade & Investment for help and advice.

06.09.11 West Midlands company’s “explosive” fat burner product goes global

UKTI helps sports supplement company Grenade develop its business overseas.

30.08.11 Demand for Brand Britain makes exporting a real treat for London confectioner

London-based confectioners The Gourmet Candy Company have been taking their classic British brand Mr Stanley’s to new markets with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

14.07.11 Ealing firm serves up fresh pasta at Wimbledon

A West London artisan firm that confirmed its move up the food rankings by winning the contract to supply fresh pasta to Wimbledon during the recent tennis championships, is moving into export markets with assistance from UKTI.