About
At the Food & Drink Exporters Association (FDEA), we’re more than just a network—we’re a supportive community of food and drink exporters, service providers, and in-market experts. Our mission is to help you connect with like-minded professionals, share knowledge, and find solutions that drive your success in global markets.
Whether you’re navigating new markets or scaling up, we’re here to make sure you’re never alone in your journey. With access to a wealth of expertise, collaborative opportunities, and a strong network of fellow exporters, FDEA empowers you to tackle challenges, spot new opportunities, and grow your international presence.
Join us and become part of our thriving community!
OUR MEMBERS
Our membership brings together UK food and drink exporters of all sizes, along with a host of expert service providers and in-market specialists.

It’s a community that support each other, sharing experience and best practices, saving time and money getting to market.
NNR Global Logistics (UK) Ltd

Membership gets you access to a great network of people who have fantastic experience of ‘walking the walk’ of exporting British food and drink across the world.
Food Export International
OUR TEAM
Our small, dedicated team brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and connections, bringing together the UK’s food and drink export community and representing your views to government.

Sandra Sullivan MBE

Nicola Thomas

John Whitehead MBE

Mel Harcourt

Sarah Briones
FDEA MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Our board is made up of some of UK’s most influential exporters. Making sure your association delivers on the key issues facing the UK’s exporters today.

David Hill

Barney Mauleverer

Simon Roffe

Jamie Douglas-Hamilton

Jonathan Eckley

Katie Birrell

Sean Ramsden
