By Emma Reynolds MP

Our food and drink sector is going global.

This £37 billion industry has been tapping into new markets in every corner of the world. As the Cabinet minister with responsibility for food, I am proud to champion its success.

The quality of British food and drink is world-renowned – from Scottish salmon to English sparkling wine, through to Welsh lamb and Northern Irish dairy – and it’s in demand. The government is working in partnership with the sector to extend its global reach.

At the heart of this is a little-known group, which plays a critical role in increasing the sector’s exports. These are 16 government agri-trade attachés based across the world, with the sole job of cutting red tape, slicing through bureaucracy, and getting........

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