The Carrefour Group scoops FFB's ‘International Retailer of the Year’

Food from Britain (FFB) has named French retailing giant The Carrefour Group as the ‘International Retailer of the Year’ in its annual export awards.

Explaining the rationale behind the win, Simon Waring, Marketing & International Management Director at FFB, commented: "The Carrefour Group is one of the world's most dynamic and successful retailers and is working increasingly closely through FFB with British suppliers, particularly in Europe and Asia.”

Headlining at Food from Britain’s annual Network Forum on the 19 December 2007 at the Landmark London Hotel, José-Luis Duran, Chairman of the Management Board at The Carrefour Group will offer UK producers insight into how one of the world’s leading retailers operates.

To reserve your place at the Network Forum, visit the Network Forum page or contact David Bradbury on dbradbury@foodfrombritain.co.uk or +44(9)20 7468 8552.

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Notes to editors:
Food from Britain (FFB), the international market development network which works in over 30 markets, helps some 700 British food and drink companies each year to build their international business.  For further information visit: www.foodfrombritain.com.        

03 October 2007