Paul Brooks’ Post

Thank you ESEE - Hellenic Confederation of Commerce & Entrepreneurship for a great event on the Future of Retail! A fantastic moment to bring to the table the fundamental changes underway in the sector, draw inspiration from international perspectives and encourage mutual learning! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share the European perspective and highlight: ➡️the important role our sector plays in the European and national economy, including the vast numbers of small and micro companies ➡️the massive #digital, #sustainability and #talent transformation under way and the need to support businesses especially the very small ones with capacity building ➡️the many challenges facing businesses but also opportunities in developing customer experience and sharing stories especially for very small businesses and crafts ➡️the importance of the #singlemarket to support competitiveness and #investment and the need to reduce administrative burden and compliance costs ➡️the need to maintain necessary flexibility in negotiating payment terms in B2B commercial transactions The Commission #TransitionPathway and the jount project #Skills4Retail led by JA Europe will play a key role in helping the sector towards 2030. Momentum is there; let’s keep the good work ! It has also been great to see you Nikolaos Boni, Spyros Gerontitis Valia Aranitou Milena Panagiotopoulou Konstantinos Chatzimichail Paul Greenberg Adele Greenberg Selvane Mohandas du Ménil and many others! #StrongerTogether #Competitiveness #BetterRegulation #RetailingIntotheFuture

Did you miss the recent Exporters' event? Catch up in the recap from Hawke's Bay Chamber of Commerce. Discover how MPI ERAS, NZTE, and other industry champions are unlocking global opportunities for Kiwi exporters & invaluable insights https://bit.ly/3IV4UdB #GreatThingsGrowHere

It is always a pleasure to partner with ACT Government led by the Office of International Engagement to deliver Export Readiness Workshops to promising ACT food and beverage businesses. Thank you to Hashika Ganegoda and Robert Holgate for allowing us to deliver this session today. We hope that the ACT companies looking to expand into the Fiji market are able to effectively leverage the insights, templates and resources shared across key topics such as Market Analysis, Export Pricing, Pitch Development to better assess and engage relevant buyers! Howard Hurwitz Najib Lawand Export Connect #exportconnect #selectconnectgrow #exportstrategy #foodandbeverageexport #agribusinessexport #ACT

Clap de fin, That's a wrap! for our NZTE activities at SIAL Paris 2024! A big thank you to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, our Trade Commissioner Tara Druce, The New Zealand Ambassador to France, H.E. Caroline Bilkey, the SIAL Paris organizers, and our incredible New Zealand companies for making this year’s SIAL show such a valuable experience for learning, sharing, building business and networking opportunities. My key takeaways on exporting to France from this week: - SIAL Paris is an outstanding event, featuring over 800 new exhibitors this year with new halls added, bringing the total to 7,500 exhibitors (90% of them international). It’s one of the largest food fairs globally - definitely not one to miss! - The New Zealand/Europe Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect a few months ago, offers significant advantages to our NZ companies (with most duties removed). However, some non-tariff barriers still need addressing. - New Zealand's strengths in the French and European markets lie in New Zealand consistent supply and the strong reputation of the New Zealand brand. - Post-Brexit, maintaining stock in Europe is crucial. FOB is no longer viable for certain categories. - Having local representation on the ground is essential, especially with a consumer base of around 70 million in France - hiring local talent to sell your products is highly recommended. - Success in the French market requires focus, patience, and building strong relationships. - While France can be a highly centralized market, there’s also a growing trend toward decentralization and regional focus. Exporters should take this into account, particularly regarding grants and retail negotiations. #SIALPARIS #NZTE #NewZealand #FreeTrade Tara Druce Caroline Bilkey Nicolas Trentesaux Sophie Delcroix Paul McKey The Pure Food Co ZURU Edge Taylor Preston Ltd Beef + Lamb New Zealand Springbank Honey Prolife Foods Ltd Manuka Doctor Thierry Bonnet

🌱 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 🌱 Earlier this month, Fien Van Lysebettens, our Senior Trade Advisor and lead for the food sector, attended Plant Based World Expo Europe at Excel London – 𝐸𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑒'𝑠 𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑒𝑠𝑡 100% 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑡-𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡. Here’s what stood out: 📈 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 – From dairy-free cheese to gourmet snacks, the UK market is hungry for sustainable and creative products. 🎓 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 – Discussions highlighted a shift towards plant-based menus in schools and universities, creating new opportunities for suppliers. 🤝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Fien met key players in the UK market, paving the way for Flemish businesses to grow internationally. 🌍 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 – Our region’s innovative and sustainable offerings align perfectly with the UK’s demand for quality plant-based solutions. 🏢 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 – The event featured a diverse range of companies showcasing their products, including Bar1Brands, Clevelli Bay, Dragonfly Foods Limited, Janda Food, JP's Originals, Mr Filbert's, and Novo Farina Ltd. These innovative brands presented their latest offerings, adding to the exciting range of products available at the event!

Sunshine Coast Council is supporting Queensland's exporting businessess through the Premier of Queensland's Export Awards. 🏆 The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, offering an unrivalled mix of quality investment and trade opportunities, prime commercial locations, a dynamic innovation ecosystem, pristine environment and an idyllic lifestyle. With a total estimated value of over a billion dollars in food and agribusiness, and manufacturing the highest export from the region, businesses are continuing to expand. Thirteen Queensland Export Award winners will represent the state at the national awards, which will be held in Canberra tonight. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gCcstUPn

📢 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁📢 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 #Exporting 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 - Virtual Roundtable 🐝 Are you an Australian honey producer or packer ready to expand your reach into international markets? In this one-hour virtual roundtable, industry experts will discuss key topics to help you succeed in global markets, including: 🔸 Effective #branding and product positioning 🔸 Understanding regulatory requirements for #exports 🔸 Ensuring supply chain #traceability 🔸 Identifying potential international markets 📌 The esteemed panelists provided valuable perspectives: ✅ Mr. Arnold Jorge, CEO, Export Council of Australia (#ECA) ✅ Mr. Danny Le Feuvre, CEO, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council (#AHBIC) ✅Ms. Leigh Taylor, Sales & Marketing Manager, The The House of Honey & The Sticky Spoon Café This session is tailored for honey producers and packers. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from experts and set up your business for international success. 🔴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 (#𝗘𝗖𝗔) The Export Council of Australia (#ECA) is a leading national organisation dedicated to advancing and promoting Australian trade and international business. Through 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆, 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 for exporters, ECA 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 Australian businesses to succeed globally, providing valuable insights, training, and resources to navigate complex export markets. 🐝Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain valuable insights into the essential steps for exporting your products. 📅 Date: Monday, 11 November 2024 🕒 Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM AEDT 📍 Location: Online via Zoom ℹ️ Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/gFuWgg7J A special shoutout to my honey expert friends who are making waves in the industry, Simon Mildren, Luke Mckay #Export #AustralianHoney #HoneyIndustry #GlobalTrade #Branding #SupplyChain #MarketExpansion

Board of EuroCommerce today in Brussels. Focus on the exchange with Elisabeth Werner, Dep. Sec. Gen., European Commission A new opportunity to raise our concerns regarding: 👉 #TerritorialSupplyConstraints: SMET exercice is important but we need a political solution as well. Its crucial for our consumers to benefit from the #InternalMarket. 👉 #ProductsSafety and #NonEUMarketplaces: Enforcement is key, full enforcement. But it won't be enought. So what else can be done to tackle unfair competition from non EU Marketplaces. #LevelPlayingField. 👉 #Fragmentation of the #SingleMarket: we have been witnessing a deterioration in the situation. As an illustration, France passed a law requiring any company in Europe that delivers a product or provides a service in France to apply French law. This is a complete negation of the internal market. Solutions must be found to strengthen the position of farmers. This is the purpose of the report on the strategy for the future of agriculture. But fragmentation, and a preference for national solutions,.... is not the internal market. 👉 #PaymentTerms: We all stand firmly against delayed payment. But this proposal is NOT the solution. #simplication. #withdraw.

Refreshed Fair Trade Nation criteria announced ahead of Scotland's reassessment. Having been reviewed and agreed by Scottish Fair Trade, Fair Trade Wales, the Scottish and Welsh governments, along with a wide range of global stakeholders, the criteria are considered robust and meaningful, and applicable internationally. Read the full report about the criteria refresh, measures and indicators and upcoming assessment process https://bit.ly/3WO2TYk.