Visit Russia, Europe’s future largest grocery market

Russia is a market growing at 15-20% per year and by 2020, the country will be Europe’s largest grocery market.  The food sector alone is worth $180bn, and there is increasing demand for premium, niche and convenience products from the affluent cities of Moscow and St Petersburg

UK food and Drink Exports to Russia have increased by over 12% from 2006 to 2007 to £122 million. The biggest increase has been in UK exports of dairy products growing from £0.04 million in 2006 to £0.97 million in 2007. Other product categories in high demand are UK chocolate related products and seafood.     

This year, FFB is organising a “practical guide to the Russian market” in the country’s two largest cities, Moscow and St Petersburg, from 15-18 September 2008. The Trade Development Visit offers you the chance to understand the market and the consumers, hear from industry specialists and meet key players.
 
Join the visit and benefit from:

• Store visits in Moscow and St Petersburg. An insight into the grocery market and your chance to see English products already sold in stores.
• Showcase your products at a networking reception at the Embassy and meet key contacts.
• Benefit from invaluable information about the market from FFB’s in-market associate.
• Meet one-to-one key buyers and distributors (personalised distributor searches and meetings are available at extra cost).
• Support from FFB’s team throughout your trip.

For more information, or to book a place, contact Caroline Fredj on cfredj@foodfrombritain.co.uk or visit our Russia TDV page.

17 April 2008