FDF
Appeal for sugar alternatives to improve public health
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) have launched an appeal to food and drink suppliers to identify sugar alternatives as a nationwide effort to improve consumers’ health.
BRC, FDF & Campden BRI publish food packaging materials guidance
BRC Global Standards, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and Campden BRI have collaborated to publish the first edition of a global guidance on migration from packaging materials into food.
Tim Rycroft
Corporate Affairs Director, Food and Drink Federation (FDF)
UK food and drink exports rise in first half of 2017
The first half of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to £10.2bn, up 8.5% on H1 2016. This represents the highest first half exports value on record.
FDF Awards 2017 shortlist announced
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2017.
Business news, Food safety, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Report reveals untapped productivity potential of UK F&D industry
A new industry wide report has highlighted key growth opportunities for the UK food and drink sector.
The big issues
I have attended two events in the last week, the combined themes of which represent three of the major focuses for the food and drink industry at present: waste, obesity and Brexit.
FDF responds to Queen’s Speech
On 21 June, the Queen’s Speech was delivered in the House of Lords chamber, outlining the current government’s agenda to the members of parliament.
Certainly uncertain times
I was in London on Monday night (12 June) for the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Industry Dinner, along with around 500 other guests from across the food and drink sector.
FDF announces partner charity for dinner
WorKingOptions in Education has been announced as the designated charity of the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Industry Dinner, taking place next week in London.
Record growth for UK F&D exports in Q1
The first quarter of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to £4.9 billion, up 8.3% on 2016 and representing the largest first quarter exports value on record.
Calls for sugar levy extension to confectionery
Action on Sugar has today (12 May) released its six-point manifesto, in which it calls on the next government to extend the soft drinks levy to confectionery.
FDF announces guest speaker for industry dinner
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced political columnist and broadcaster Steve Richards as the guest speaker for its Food and Drink Industry Dinner on Monday 12 June 2017.
FDF manifesto outlines key policies for future industry success
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has set out the five key policies it believes the next government should implement in order for the food and farming sectors to thrive on a global scale.