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Round-Up: Ingredients
Here is your weekly round-up of ingredients news. Next week’s round-up will focus on packaging news.
Food and non-alcoholic exports on the rise
The value of branded food and non-alcoholic drink exports has risen to £2.4 billion in the first half of 2016, according to a report from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
New advice on reducing sugars
As consumers increasingly look to reduce sugars in their diets, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a free reformulation guide for small and medium sized companies to assist them in their reformulation journeys.
FDF Awards unveils shortlist
The shortlist for this year’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards has been announced, following much deliberation by a judging panel comprised of industry experts and sponsors.
FDF attracts talent in the food industry
Senior leaders in the British food and drink industry have announced the launch of a project designed to help the sector boost productivity.
FDF attend first key meeting post Brexit
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation attended the first meeting of Britain’s business leaders since the EU referendum.
The ‘challenging period’ begins now
In the UK on the morning of Friday 24 June, the pound slumped to a 31-year low, more than £100 billion was wiped off the FTSE 100 and prime minister David Cameron announced his resignation.
Food industry faces ‘challenging period’ following Brexit
Food manufacturers have been left ‘disappointed’ by the UK’s decision to leave the European Union.
New herbs and spices guidance
A new resource has been launched to provide food companies that use culinary dried herbs and spices with industry best practice guidance on assessing and protecting the authenticity of these products.
FDF announces first annual convention
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) will bring together leaders from manufacturing, retail and the supply chain on 5 July 2016 at its first industry convention.
FDF welcomes 500 guests to annual dinner
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has called on UK food and drink businesses to unite in the face of shared challenges, and do more to trumpet industry’s successes and contribution to consumers, communities and the national economy.
Staying power
More than 500 attendees gathered at the London Hilton, Park Lane, this week for the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) annual Food and Drink Industry Dinner.
FDF appoints chief scientific officer
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has appointed Helen Munday as chief scientific officer.
New export guidance published
New food and drink export guidance has been issued to manufacturers to help existing and would-be exporters to compete in the competitive global marketplace.