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A South African biscuit producer has secured UK-linked contracts worth more than R1.4 million with support from a UK Government-funded trade programme. Khayelitsha Cookies, based in Cape Town, will supply baked goods for British Airways flights and private-label shortbread products for sale in the UK.
The agreements were supported by the UK Trade Partnerships programme, which helps developing countries use the UK’s Economic Partnership Agreement to increase exports. The Government said preferential terms under the agreement allow about 95% of South African goods to enter the UK market tariff-free.
The announcement gives the story a UK trade and development policy link, with the programme aiming to help businesses in partner countries access British markets. Khayelitsha Cookies said the support had helped it secure two UK-based commercial opportunities and expand its export presence.