30 March 2017 Back to list of articles In response to the publication by Public Health England of its sugar reduction guidelines for industry, Ian Wright CBE, Director General of the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of UK food and drink manufacturers, …
30 March 2017 FDF response to Great Repeal Bill Back to list of articles In response to the publication of the Government's white paper on the Great Repeal Bill, FDF Chief Scientific Officer Helen Munday said: “We welcome the publication of the Great …
29 March 2017 Back to list of articles Ian Wright CBE, FDF Director General said: “The triggering of Article 50 provides us with a definitive timeframe for the UK to exit the EU and the clock is ticking. We hope this means we can move swiftly from the …
17 March 2017 FDF to launch new SME membership offer at IFE 2017 Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is to launch a new 'small business membership' at IFE 2017 which takes place from 19-22 March 2017 at the ExCel, London. …
10 March 2017 FDF and INCPEN publish sustainability checklist for packaging Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the Industry Council for research on Packaging and the Environment (INCPEN) today publish Packaging for people, …
2 March 2017 Back to list of articles FDF will host Groceries Supply Code of Practice Training run by the British Brands Group on 15 March 2017. The Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP) and the Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA) were introduced by the …
This toolkit contains a selection of information on the UK's future relationship with the EU for UK food and drink manufacturers. View toolkit
20 February 2017 Back to list of articles Total exports of food and drink in 2016 grew by 10.5% to a record figure of more than £20bn, as UK manufacturers responded to rapid growth in demand for quality produce, the Food and Drink Federation has said. …
8 February 2017 Food and drink industry delivers improved environmental performance, says FDF Sustainability Director Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) today publishes its annual progress report, highlighting the ongoing progress …
23 January 2017 FDF Response to Government industrial strategy announcement Back to list of articles FDF Response to Government industrial strategy announcement. FDF Director General Ian Wright CBE said: "The Government's modern industrial …
6 January 2017 Back to list of articles In response to the significant growth of the market for gluten free products, the Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free …
9 December 2016 Back to list of articles In an unprecedented act of cooperation, representatives from over 30 representative bodies in the UK food supply chain have signed an open letter calling on the Government to act to bring confidence to the labour …
23 November 2016 Back to list of articles Following Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon. Philip Hammond MP's Autumn Statement, Food and Drink Federation Director General Ian Wright CBE has issued the following comment: “Food and drink manufacturing is …
18 November 2016 FDF's Dominic Goudie named Young Association Executive of the Year Back to list of articles Dominic Goudie, Policy Manager (Exports, Trade & Supply Chain) at the Food and Drink Federation – the voice of the UK's largest …
Key themes include the food security and business risks from challenges including climate change; how companies can tackle the challenges collaboratively and drive new opportunities; as well as the key security and sourcing issues for the future, such as …
11 November 2016 Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) moved into its new headquarters in Central London and unveiled a new visual identity on 9 November. After more than twenty years based in Catherine Street in London's Covent …
18 October 2016 Back to list of articles Defra has today launched its International Export Action Plan, which sets out proposals as to how the Government and industry can work together in partnership to grow food and drink exports. FDF has provided both …
17 October 2016 Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is convening leading regulatory, policy and trade experts next month to debate the best way forward for food and drink companies as the UK strives to create a workable future …
13 October 2016 Back to list of articles Food and drink manufacturers are today announcing a new set of commitments to further reduce environmental impacts, protect natural capital, and contribute to the delivery of a sustainable food system for the future …
11 October 2016 Back to list of articles Concerns are mounting within the largest manufacturing sector in the UK – food and drink – and confidence is becoming more fragile, a survey of Food and Drink Federation (FDF) members published today reveals. The …
