required report public distribution date 16 5 2006 gain number uk6033 uk0000 united kingdom exporter guide uk approved by besa l kotati us embassy prepared julie vasquez nicholson agricultural marketing assistant highlights the has strong historic and political ties to continues mirror closely consumer trends in retail foodservice markets presents market opportunities for many orientated products best prospects include high quality food healthy items wine sauces fruit juices other health convenience foods are main driving forces value added beverage is a country with cash rich consumers looking variety of from around world including states includes psd changes no trade matrix annual london uk1 table contents section i overview 3 economic situation demographics imports 4 relative strengths weaknesses supplier ii business tips local customs 6 general tastes preferences