Business France UK

✈️ The French Pavilion is off to a flying start at MRO Europe. Our team on the ground, Anne-Laure Chelius & Fanny Fanchette-Yovanovitch are on hand with a fleet of leading French companies who are looking to build industry connections, so stop by the Pavilion tomorrow to discover the French companies. Check out the French exhibitors here ➡️https://lnkd.in/eD8pGXYc

You may know that Business France runs the V.I.E programme, but do you know what exactly it is, & how it can help your business grow internationally? 🎥 Karen SOMAN has all the answers! Tune in as she walks us through what the programme is all about, which companies can host a V.I.E, & the benefits it brings to businesses. 📩 Looking to get started, or have any lingering questions? Reach out to Karen SOMAN who will be happy to help!

🇫🇷🇬🇧 Business France had fun at Anuga (especially Tom H.)!   🥘 Last week, the team was on the ground at Anuga to introduce British & Irish buyers to talented French exhibitors on the French Pavilion, & keep an eye on emerging trends in the food & drink sector.    🥫 Tom reconnected with some familiar faces from IFE London – including VALADE groupe, PLANTIN, & Fromageries Paul Dischamp. He also met exciting new companies like SIAS & Pierre Schmidt Groupe, who are just beginning their UK export journey.   Contact Tom H. Hare to learn more about what we do, & source French food in the UK.

The friendly tech rivalry between London & Paris continues but what is France’s secret weapon in the tech race? ⚡According to fDi Intelligence, it's electricity ➡️ https://bit.ly/488UTY4 (via Justin Pugsley) The increasing dominance of AI means that the demand for energy is soaring. France, with one of the world’s largest surpluses of clean, nuclear-powered electricity, is well positioned to meet this challenge. 🔋The proof is in the pudding: Mistral AI is raising big funds, Digital Realty is building 13 new data centres, & EDF is offering pre-connected land to accelerate deployment for tech firms. Along with R&D tax credits, fast-track tech visas, and consistent government support, the momentum is building for #FrenchTech. Could France be your company's next move? Contact our Invest in France lead, Mélisande ROCHE, for free & confidential advice on how to make it happen.

🧵 From couture to commerce, Paris Fashion Week is proving once again that fashion fuels more than just style.    The runways may set the tone for a week of creativity, elegance, & innovation, but beyond the beautiful designs & fabrics gracing the streets of Paris, the city is also enjoying a major economic boost.   💸 €1.7 billion in economic activity 🏨 94% hotel occupancy 👥 62,000 trade & media visitors expected in October    This year, sustainability & innovation are also making headlines, with: ♻️ 34% of showcased pieces are made from bio-based materials and recycled fibres 🧠 78% of major brands are now using AI for analytics and insights   In France, fashion means business, so if you're looking to source French products contact our Fashion Trade Adviser, Nathalene Foubert.   (Source: AMW http://bit.ly/4mIqAek)

📲French companies were out in force Connected Britain last week!    🖥Our Telecoms lead, Amandine LE NOUY plugged into the future of telecoms at the show, catching up with French innovators including Ekinops, & meeting new ones, including OMELCOM - The Spirit of innovation , Praxedo & Setics.    It was also the chance for her to discover the latest developments in the UK telecoms, reconnect with familiar faces & grow her network of local partners & contacts    For more info on France's latest innovations in telecoms, contact Amandine LE NOUY.

Last week, all eyes in the retail world were on Paris as the industry descended NRF 2025: Retail's Big Show Europe to shape the future of retail.   Our retailtech lead Alexandra Boisson was there with her Paris HQ counterpart Zoé Fermont for a busy few days, which included: 👣 accompanying Tesco’s innovation team as they met French retail innovators 🎙️ recording a live episode of the Retail Podcast with Alex R. 📢 attending the Startup Hub pitch sessions hosted by La Retail Tech 🏆 Catching up with VusionGroup and French RetailTech Tour alum, & 2025 “VusionGroup Coup de Coeur” Award winner, Glanceable. A mini reunion of April's Retail Connect Rendez-vous in London!  ✨Reconnecting with the retail community & celebrating the dynamism of French innovation!    If you’d like to learn more about French retail tech, or about the 2026 French RetailTech Tour & Retail Connect Rendez-Vous, contact Alexandra Boisson!

5 reasons that France stands out as a strategic destination for the metals industry: 🛣️N°1 road network in Europe ⚡3rd lowest-cost for decarbonated electricity in Europe 🚚Leading European hub for freight transport 🌊2nd largest maritime area globally 🚄2nd-largest high-speed rail network in Europe Our Senior Inward Investment Adviser, Joanna J. attended UK Metals Expo - The Leading Event for the Entire Metals Supply Chain last week to engage with key players & the stakeholders driving innovation across metals industry. This included Paralloy Group Limited, a British investor celebrating its first year in France following the acquisition of Manoir Industries in 2024, a milestone that highlights the growing ties between UK and French industrial ecosystems.   If you would like more information on how to expand your business in France, contact Joanna J. for free, confidential advice.   #FrenchFridays

🍷 A great start at SITT - The Specialist Importers Trade Tasting for the Crème de la Crémant in London yesterday! 📍 Next stop: Manchester tomorrow, 17 September. We’ll be there with 6 French producers from Alsace, Bordeaux, the Loire & Die who are ready to share their wines & their stories. Join us to meet ALLIANCE LOIRE, Bestheim | Vins & Crémants d'Alsace, Clos des Quarterons - Domaine Amirault, Maison Le Star, Maison Jaillance, and BWine’s Château de Seguin & Château La France. 🔗 Can’t make it? Explore these producers (and many more) on the Business France Marketplace: https://bit.ly/3TTVOn0 📩 Contact Claire Prothon-Mackintosh or Pandora Mistry for more info.

🍽 Last week, our food team were out in force at Speciality & Fine Food Fair to see what's new in the world of artisanal food!    🚀 Pauline GAUTHIER, Ghalia R., Tom H. and Jéromine Honegger attended the show to meet producers & exhibitors. It was also the chance to catch up with importers, distributors & explore new opportunities for French produce in the UK.   Looking to source speciality foods in the UK? Head to the Business France Marketplace, where you can discover new suppliers, order free samples, and source new products. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dT7wjjDv Contact Pauline GAUTHIER for more info!