Trade Minister wants more local brands exported to the UK [Video]

MINISTER of Trade Paula Gopee-Scoon is advocating for greater trade in food and beverage products between the UK and TT.

In her opening remarks at the inaugural Great British Food and Drink Showcase hosted by the British High Commission on April 24, Gopee-Scoon said her ministry is working to get more local brands into the UK.

“We too will be working to ensure that we get some more of our brands into the UK market, in addition to brands such as Angostura and Chief Brand Products that are already successfully exporting to the UK,” Gopee-Scoon said.

A ministry release on April 24 said TT’s food and beverage sector has been a net importer from the …