gain report uk3031 page 1 of 18 unclassified usda foreign agricultural service required public distribution date 11 4 2003 number uk3026 united kingdom exporter guide annual approved by valerie brown jones us embassy prepared jennifer highlights the uk has strong historic and political ties to continues mirror closely consumer trends in retail foodservice markets some degree presents opportunities for oriented products all sectors healthy choices convenience foods international flavors are three main driving forces value added food beverage market today includes psd changes no trade matrix london uk1 global agriculture information networktemplate version 2 09 table contents section i review 3 economic situation demographics imports orientated relative strengths weaknesses supplier 5 ii business tips local customs 6 general tastes preferences