Selling Fish and Seafood to France

Workshop and Meet the Buyer event

Thursday 22nd October 09 ‐ 9.30 – 2 p.m. [including lunch]
Humber Seafood Institute, Origin Way, Europarc, Grimsby DN37 9TZ

In recognition of the importance of the French market to UK suppliers of fish and seafood SEAFISH have recently commissioned UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) to carry out research to identify importers/distributors, major food processors, retailers and foodservice operators.

John Gleave from the British Consulate in Lille together with French importer/distributor, GELFISH* will be able to answer these and many other questions during our inactive workshop and Meet the Buyer event.

To register for the event please complete the accompanied booking form and send to the address provided.

For more information please contact

Julie Snowden – Account Manager, Seafish
Mobile: 07876 035736
Email: j_snowden@seafish.co.uk

Elsa Fairbanks - UKTI Food and Drink Sector Specialist
Mobile: 07768 771678
Email: elsa@foodanddrinkexportese.co.uk

There is no charge for the event but places are limited so if you would like to attend please return the accompanied booking form either by fax or email.

For the full document click here

For the booking form click here

*GELFISH are a family owned seafood importer/distributor based in Wimille, near Boulogne sur Mer, established in 1981. It has an annual turnover approximately €5 million importing white fish (whole and filletted), langoustine, shellfish and scallopmeat  approximately 33% fresh / 66% frozen) for re-sale to processors and wholesalers throughout France. They also exports to Switzerland and Italy.