Blog Category: News

Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, TruffleHunter, a gourmet food producer based in South Cerney, has turned its passion for truffles into a global success story—thanks to support from UK Export Finance. The company, known for its premium truffle-based products, recently broke into Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia and the Philippines, securing contracts worth £22,500. This expansion was made possible through UKEF’s Small Export Builder, a facility designed to help smaller UK businesses access international markets where traditional commercial insurance may fall short.

In a significant move to bolster bilateral trade and investment, Florence Eshalomi MP, the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, concluded a four-day strategic visit aimed at deepening economic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The visit reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, with a focus on unlocking opportunities across fintech, agriculture, and manufacturing.

In a significant move to bolster bilateral trade and investment, Florence Eshalomi MP, the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, concluded a four-day strategic visit aimed at deepening economic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The visit reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, with a focus on unlocking opportunities across fintech, agriculture, and manufacturing.

In a significant move to bolster bilateral trade and investment, Florence Eshalomi MP, the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, concluded a four-day strategic visit aimed at deepening economic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The visit reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, with a focus on unlocking opportunities across fintech, agriculture, and manufacturing.

In a significant move to bolster bilateral trade and investment, Florence Eshalomi MP, the UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, concluded a four-day strategic visit aimed at deepening economic ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria. The visit reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership, with a focus on unlocking opportunities across fintech, agriculture, and manufacturing.

German industrial packaging company Schütz Container Systems has officially opened its new $166 million production facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The 370,000-square-foot facility is designed to enhance Schütz’s operational efficiency and sustainability across the Midwest, one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. market. The investment is expected to create 185 jobs over the next five years, reinforcing Kenosha’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing.

German industrial packaging company Schütz Container Systems has officially opened its new $166 million production facility in Kenosha, Wisconsin, marking a major milestone in its North American expansion strategy. The 370,000-square-foot facility is designed to enhance Schütz’s operational efficiency and sustainability across the Midwest, one of the fastest-growing regions in the U.S. market. The investment is expected to create 185 jobs over the next five years, reinforcing Kenosha’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing.

U.S. wheat farmers and Japanese millers have reaffirmed their enduring partnership through reciprocal trade missions held in the summer of 2025. These missions underscore a relationship that spans more than seven decades, built on mutual trust, shared values, and a commitment to quality.

Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.

Since Donald Trump’s return to the presidency in January 2025, the United States has seen a remarkable boom in foreign direct investment, signaling a renewed global confidence in America's economic trajectory. International investors have announced a total of 1,049 new projects, marking an 8.6% increase compared to the equivalent period under President Joe Biden’s leadership.