West Yorkshire Business Boost

Masterclass for UK Food & Drink Exporters

16 October 2025

Delivered by West Yorkshire Business Boost

 

Overview

The global food market amounts to US$9.43tn in 2025. The market is expected to grow annually by 6.41% over the next 5 years. In terms of export markets most revenue is generated China (US$2tn in 2025). 8.6% of total revenue will be generated through online sales by 2025 and is expected to show a volume growth of 3.9% in 2026. 

For UK exporters this offers many opportunities to sell their products overseas. This workshop aims to look at the processes and procedures involved in shipping food products including an overview of the documentation and customs procedures required to get product to the market. 

It is vitally important in this industry sector to be aware of how to be compliant with import regulations and to be aware of any costs in achieving these product approvals which will be essential for future growth. 

Aim of the Masterclass

To ensure delegates understand:

  • The current market situation with tariffs on food
  • Opportunities for UK Companies
  • Single use plastic within the Food Industry when shipping to the EU
  • Customs procedures and export documentation
  • How to use the UK Online Tariff and other tariff systems round the world such as the Common External Tariff of the EU
  • UK Import Procedures
  • Proactive research into the competitiveness into individual markets
  • Using UK Trade Agreements within the food industry sector
  • Sources of information

This half day masterclass is suitable for company managing directors, directors, senior managers, sales managers, production, shipping and operations managers.

Masterclass Objectives

At the end of the session, delegates will be able to understand: 

  • What their own responsibilities are
  • How to research the different markets
  • How to be compliant both for imports and exports
  • International market competitiveness
  • Understand access to other food product markets

Masterclass Content

  • International food regulations and associations
  • Associated products within the food sector
  • Risk categories for the import of food
  • The Global Tariffs on products
  • Interpreting the different types of tariffs within the food sector
  • Additional UK import codes for reduced import duty
  • Landed cost and benefit analysis
  • Import requirements
  • Product regulations and customs procedures
  • Using the UK Trade Agreements in the food industry
  • Rules of Origin for food products
  • Sources of information

Benefits

After this masterclass, delegates will be equipped with the knowledge of how to develop business within this competitive market sector. They will understand: the key information required to get products to market; how to research the different markets; and how to remain competitive within their global market. 

Delegates will also be able to understand the impact of tariffs and taxes within this sector, which will help identify market opportunities and better and help maintain more profitable overseas markets.

 

*West Yorkshire Business Boost is delivered by Exemplas & key partners, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

 

Date: 16 October 2025

Time: from 9:30am to 4:30pm (including 1-hour break at lunchtime)

Venue: City Hub

9-11 Peckover Street

Little Germany

Bradford

BD1 5BD

This event is part of a programme, only available to West Yorkshire SMEs, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. 

To register to the West Yorkshire Business Boost Programme and book your place, CLICK HERE. 

 

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