DAIRY exporters from the UK this week joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board at a food and drink fair in China to showcase the high quality of their products.

Food and Hotel China is one of Asia's most influential shows for the food industry and is now in its 22nd year, running from November 13 to November 15 with an exhibition size of 120,000 sq metre, attracting around 2450 companies from 69 countries.

AHDB’s dairy export team has returned for a third year with its biggest presence on the British Pavilion – which, for the first time, will include a collaborative stand featuring all six participating exporters – Somerdale, Coombe Castle, Wensleydale Creamery, The Fine Cheese Co, Grandma Singletons and Nemi Dairy.

As well as showcasing products from the UK, a chef was also on hand to serve up a selection of Chinese and British dishes incorporating dairy products.

AHDB senior export manager, Lucy Randolph, said: “As one of the leading trade shows for international companies looking to introduce their products into the Chinese market, FHC China offers an incredible opportunity for UK exporters.

“With influential trade visitors attending, it is vital that dairy exporters from the UK have a strong presence at the show to collaborate with key decision-makers in China and Asia to help grow our exports to this all-important market.”

The UK is also present in the meat hall at the show, where the AHDB British meat pavilion is hosting the leading UK pork exporters, providing a platform to meet new and existing clients in the all-important Chinese pork market.