China wants NZ food and beverages on the table

Giant Chinese food and beverage importer DCH is keen to meet with New Zealand food and beverage exporters.

A trade delegation is being organised to visit China in early April, and a meeting with DCH will be part of the programme. DCH is China's largest importer of food and beverage products. It focuses solely on this segment of the market. It provides all bonding, customs, packaging, marketing and distribution services. It acts for some of the world's largest food and beverage manufacturers.

According to delegation leader Arran Boote, of William Buck New Zealand member firm O’Halloran HMT, there are huge opportunities in China for food and beverage exporters.

“The trade agreements signed in 2009 with Hong Kong and China have lowered the barriers to entry. It’s a great time for New Zealand businesses to take the step into the world’s fastest-growing economy.”

Companies interested in joining the delegation should contact Arran Boote:
arran@ohallaron.co.nz.

Editor’s note:

• Arran Boote is a tax partner with the William Buck New Zealand member firm, O’Halloran HMT. Based in Auckland, Mr Boote spends a significant amount of time “on the ground” in Asia. He has helped numerous New Zealand businesses establish markets, manufacturing opportunities, and trading operations in China, via Hong Kong. He also has a growing practice in Asia advising non-New Zealand clients on business systems, tax matters, and finance.