BCCP launches British gin brands, trade mission set in September
THE British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (BCCP) recently celebrated the 2022 World Gin Day, supported by the United Kingdom’s (UK) Trade Envoy Richard Graham MP and British Embassy-manila Deputy Head of Mission Alistair White.
At the event the BCCP introduced the unique stories of carefully crafted, multi-awarded British gins that are exploring potential to enter the Philippine market such as Chatsworth Gin, House of Elrick, Forest Distillery, Bolney Estate Gin, Silent Pool, and Shivering Mountain.
Another highlight of the occasion was the fourth BCCP Bartending Competition which was won by Jeremie Benisano of Sawsaw/cafe Fleur Restaurant.
The BCCP also had the opportunity to serve culinary creations to its members and guests, courtesy of
renowned British pork exporter Dingley Dell. He was among the nine members of the British delegation who visited the Philippines for a trade mission in May led by the chamber.
In a report published by the Bureau of Animal Industry, the UK ranked sixth among sources of pork importation in the Philippines. The European country’s Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board reports that its pig meat exports in the Philippines reached almost £17 million in the first four months of 2022—up 14 percent in the same period last year.
Committed to its advocacy to identify business opportunities for UK firms, the British Chamber is hosting its second trade mission in September, which will focus on the food and beverage sector, in partnership with Kent County Council.