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Ten years of OPRL
Founded in 2009 by a group of retailers and brands, the On-Pack Recycling Label celebrates a decade of recycling advice, as public readiness for radical action reaches tipping point.
UK food and drink exports reach £16.4bn in first nine months of 2018
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that food and drink exports increased by 1.8% to £16.4bn from January to September 2018, when compared to the same period in 2017.
Nestlé continues stockpiling in case of ‘no deal’ Brexit
Nestlé has revealed its stockpiling plans as it warns of “severe consequences” of a no-deal Brexit next March.
‘No-deal’ Brexit stockpiling raise costs for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers surveyed are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Awards celebrate industry stars
The recent Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2018 brought together over 500 guests to celebrate the food and drink manufacturing industry’s contribution to the UK.
Food and drink sector ‘needs greater support to compete with EU rivals’
Latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) show that in the first half of 2018, UK exports of all food and drink hit £10.68bn, up 5.1 per cent on the same period in 2017.
Competitiveness hindered by rising costs
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published the second of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, revealing that more than three quarters of manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
FDF survey reveals manufacturers’ concerns
A business confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has revealed that more than three quarters of UK manufacturers expect input prices to rise in the remainder of 2018.
FDF to focus on sustainability at SOFHT Summer Soirée
‘Love Food, Hate Waste’ is the theme of the lecture from Helen Munday, chief scientific officer of the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) to be delivered at this year’s Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) ‘Summer Soirée’.
Business news, Food safety, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Q1 food and drink exports reach £5.2bn
The latest export statistics from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reveal that Q1 2018 exports of food and drink have grown by 5.5% to £5.2bn, from £5.0bn in Q1 2017.
FDF publishes confidence survey results
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published the results of the first of its new quarterly business confidence surveys, polling a range of food and drink manufacturers from across the UK.
Food industry’s efforts to cut sugar revealed
Public Health England (PHE) has published the first assessment of progress on the government’s sugar reduction programme, measuring how far the food industry has gone towards reducing the sugar children consume through every day foods.
FDF is Feeding Change
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a new report, Feeding Change, which demonstrates the progress its members have made to support people in making healthier choices.
Committee publishes Brexit: food prices and availability report
The EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee has published its report on the potential impacts of Brexit on the price and availability of food for UK consumers.