More Than Only Food & Drink - EU promotion campaign in the UK

EC own initiative
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Acronym: More Than Only Food & Drink - UK
Number: ec-initiative-012
Call ID: ec
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Flag of European Union More Than Only Food & Drink - blending innovation authenticity, quality, sustainability, and safety' - EU promotion campaign in the UK - European Union

The campaign aims to raise awareness among UK food businesses of what makes EU F&B products unique, highlighting a diverse range of product categories, focusing on safety, quality, authenticity, and sustainability.

Objectives:

  • To refresh and strengthen awareness among UK food business of the key characteristics (safety, quality, authenticity, sustainability) of European food and beverage products.
  • To promote the value of the high sanitary and phytosanitary requirements in place in the EU as well as to improve the recognition and understanding of EU food quality labels: GIs, organic.
  • To encourage imports and use of authentic EU agricultural food and beverage products in the UK.
  • To contribute to maintaining or increasing the market share for EU agricultural food and beverage products in the UK.

Strategy and activities:

The campaign invites UK food industry professionals to explore this world of EU F&B through a series of engaging events, informative seminars, and interactive experiences. The campaign includes large-scale trade exhibitions, specialised seminars, and webinars in collaboration with leading trade publications. Innovation is showcased through cutting-edge EU food technologies, with study trips to EU countries planned for hands-on experiences with producers.

The target audience encompasses B2B professionals across the UK food and beverage industry, including importers, food trading companies, retail sector representatives, and HORECA professionals. 

Product sectors:
  • Beer
  • Beverages made from plant extracts
  • Coffee and tea
  • Spirits, liqueurs and vermouth
  • Wine, cider and vinegar
  • Cereals
  • Pasta
  • Cheese
  • Dairy products (excl. Cheese)
  • Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Fruit (fresh or dried)
  • Preparations of vegetables, fruit or nuts (incl. table olives)
  • Sweetcorn
  • Vegetables (fresh, chilled and dried) excluding sweetcorn
  • Honey and beekeeping products
  • Bovine meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Meat preparations
  • Pork meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Poultry meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Sheep and goat meat (fresh, chilled and frozen)
  • Oilseeds, other than soyabeans
  • Olive oil
  • Vegetable oils other than olive oils
  • Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares
  • Chocolate and derived products
  • Eggs
  • Mustard paste
  • Natural gums and resins
  • Salt
  • Sugar
Target country:
  • United Kingdom
Budget
Total
5 249 024 €
EU contribution
5 249 024 €
Duration 36 months
Start date
End date
Quality schemes
  • EU organic label
  • PDO/PGI