Virtual Food and Drink Meet the Buyer
The Department for International Trade (DIT) are bringing together virtually a network of trusted buyers from a number of countries to meet with food and drink producers based in the Midlands. The Meet the Buyer event will take place on 28th and 29th June.
Sellers will be able to engage with buyers interested in their products at a time slot which suits both parties. Representatives from supermarkets, agents and distributors will meet with companies on the day for what promises to be an action-packed event where new, prosperous relationships will be made. Buyers will be present from the following markets:
• India
• Kuwait
• Jordan
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Israel
• France
• Belgium
• Netherlands
• Thailand
• Hong Kong
• Colombia
Why take part?
Exclusive to Midlands producers this is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your products, and to build your brand reputation in some great overseas markets, by connecting with a range of overseas buyers who are all hungry to buy quality British produce.
You will be able to engage online with buyers interested in your products at a time slot which suits both parties. Representatives from supermarkets, agents and distributors will meet with companies on the day for what promises to be an action-packed event where new, prosperous relationships will be made.
How to book?
We have a dedicated booking portal for this virtual meet the buyer to allow you to request and book 1-2-1 meetings with Food and Drink buyers and Market Experts. The system will allow all participants, to request and receive meeting submissions.
The 1:1 meeting booking frame will open from Monday 6th June 2022 @ 9AM. Please register your interest as soon as possible as you will receive a reminder email from the B2Match system once the bookings are open.
Join our free webinar programme
To ensure you are best prepared to meet with, and secure orders with overseas buyers we are hosting a webinar programme covering some of the most important export topics.
The webinars will cover which markets are suitable for your product, ensuring the price is right, knowing how to pitch and negotiate and finally, learning about the culture and communication styles in a range of overseas markets.
- Export Pricing – 14 June (14:00-15:00)
- Pitching & Negotiation Skills – 15 June (10:00-12:00)
- International Communications – 21 June (10:00-11:00)
You can book onto these free sessions via the Meet the Buyer sign up process, just tick which ones you would like to attend and we will send you joining instructions.
Please note: Only 1 representative from each company is eligible to register.
Contact
If you have any queries, please contact the events team on:
