A family-owned craft drinks firm, an electric vehicle company and a rapid diagnostic tests specialist are among the 2024 winners of the “Made in the UK, Sold to the World” awards announced by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).
Now in their second year, the awards celebrate the international sales success of small and medium-sized businesses across the UK, the department explained.
The winning businesses have been drawn from a diverse range of 12 sectors across 10 categories: Agriculture, Food and Drink; Creative Industries; Education & EdTech; Financial Services and FinTech; Retail & Consumer Goods; Consultancy & Professional Services; Healthcare; Infrastructure & Engineering; Low Carbon Energy; and Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing & Construction.
Winners include Warners Distillery, an independent, family-owned craft drinks producer that creates 100% natural, sustainably sourced products crafted from ingredients grown on its farm in Northamptonshire. Its range of spirits and non-alcoholic drinks are listed in major UK retailers and sold in over 30 countries, including the United States, Australia, China and nations across mainland Europe.
Minister for Exports, Lord Offord, said: “We’re proud of our British exporters and these Awards highlight some fantastic businesses punching above their weight and selling UK-made products and services around the world. I hope the winners serve as inspiration to others looking to get onto the exporting ladder and encourage more businesses to showcase the incredible talent and innovation of UK businesses selling abroad.”
Within each category, three additional businesses were also awarded highly commended status for their inspiring business stories and exporting prowess.
Winning businesses receive an invitation to an evening Parliamentary Reception and receive a year’s free membership with the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT). They will also win a digital badge, physical certificate and trophy and enjoy promotional activity across DBT channels, including individual profiles to share their export success.
See HERE for a full list of this year’s winners.
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