Saving Money When Shipping Food Abroad from the UK

Did you know that many foods and supplements from our favourite UK brands are not available to purchase abroad? Some of the biggest UK brands including Cadbury, Heinz, Kellogg’s, McVitie’s, Walkers, Bisto and Branston are not found in supermarkets elsewhere in the world. For Brits that have moved abroad, this can be really frustrating, but thanks to our parcel forwarding service, you can ship food from these brands abroad from the UK without spending a fortune.

Whilst there are many online food and groceries shops that you can purchase well-known British goods such as Heinz baked beans, HP brown sauce, Coleman’s mustard and PG Tips tea from, their shipping rates can often be very expensive. Most of them charge by the box and shipping rates will increase the further away you are located from the United Kingdom. Sometimes international customers find that they end up paying more for the shipping costs than the actual food they have bought, which can be extremely frustrating.

Save money on shipping food abroad

By signing up to our UK forwarding service for free, you can benefit from paying lower costs when shipping food abroad from the UK. We will supply you with a unique UK shipping address that you can use to complete your online transactions on various different food and grocery websites. By doing this, you will pay costs as if you were shipping in the UK, rather than abroad. This will allow you to make significant savings, whilst also gaining access to your most-loved British food brands.

Instead of your food order being delivered directly to your home, it will be sent to our depot. From there, we will send you an email suggesting the best courier and insurance rates. You can then choose the services that suit you best and we will arrange the delivery of your food on your behalf. It’s a simple as that!

Buying organic and specialist foods online

British expats and other international shoppers can also use our parcel forwarding service when buying organic and specialist foods that are only available from specific UK websites. We can help ensure that you do not get ripped off on expensive shipping charges and will also help to avoid problems related with customs, by ensuring the appropriate paperwork and documentation is supplied.

Many of our international clients have found that it is much quicker to use our parcel forwarding service than it is to have their food orders sent directly from the retailer. This is due to the fact that we use efficient and reliable couriers. We also provide all of our customers with tracking information, so they can follow the progress of their order. If you are in a hurry to get your hands on your favourite British foods, we can also offer fast tracked delivery for an additional charge, simply let us know your requirements and we will be more than happy to assist you.

Conclusion

Whether you are a British expat looking to purchase food that reminds you of home or an international customer that fancies trying out a few traditional British food brands, we highly recommend using our parcel forwarding service. Not only will you benefit from lower shipping costs, but you are also likely to receive your order much quicker than if you were to have your parcel sent straight from the retailer. Simply sign up today and start saving. If you have any questions regarding shipping food abroad from the UK, feel free to get in touch.

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