Caribbean Food Emporium

 

 

 

 

Import Issues

This is the scenario.

There are products being imported from Africa or the Caribbean, which are doing well in retail outlets here, and in mainstream supermarkets.

Some of the products include: Nigerian Guiness, Plantain, Mango, Bananas, Carib Beer, Pinehill Peanut punch, Grace Tropical Rhythms.

Other items are not making past the ports of entry? Why?

Products paid for before shipping are having to be disposed of, because they do not pass food regulations here. Dairy products are not allowed from outside the EU,

Certain animal products are being illegally imported.

Soft drinks are having to be thrown away at the port, because they contain the wrong colouring (eg Carib Shandy)

Products are held for checking at ports, even when they would meet all regulations, and by the time they are released, they are out of date. No compensation is payable.

Importing and Reselling is a lucrative market, but frought with challenges which can be overcome if you have the right knowledge.

Its great to know when your business pursuits are helping fellow country men and women back home, but have you checked whether they have the capacity to fulfil your orders.

Venue: Cottons, 70 Exmouth Market, Islington, London EC1R 4QP

Date: Monday, 26th March, 2007
Time: 7pm

Refreshment provided

Speakers:

  • Onyekechi Wambu , AFFORD-UK, www.afford-uk.org
  • Amos Alade, Defra
  • Miguel Patricio, Official Veterinarian, London Heathrow BIP
  • Richard Taylor, Senior Environmental Health Officer, Hillingdon

A. Trade and/or Aid

· Market Potential and opportunities
· Assisting with the growth of trade in the developing world
· Economics
· Alleviating poverty, while making money for your business

B. Import process

· Develop relationship with your Contact abroad
· Research products - Popularity, Marketing in host country, Where sold, Shelf life
· Investigate UK market potential.
· Shipping process
· Payment procedures
· Due diligence on Exporting company - Research, History, References, Stability, Capacity

C. Regulations governing Imports

· Food of Animal origin
· Packaged Food
· Fruit & Nuts
· Vegetable and vegetable products
o Food Labelling Regulations 1996
o Allergen Labelling
o Clear labelling
o Country of Origin Labelling
o Date Marking
o Fresh, Pure, Natural etc
o Lot Marking:
o Nutrition Labelling
o QUID
o Vegetarian and Vegan

 

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