Food and Drink Federation
FDF welcomes new government but calls for more support
Call for a review of what the priorities are, more support for investments that need to be made in the green transition.
Confectionery helps UK food and drink exports pass pre-pandemic levels
Growth increasing due to demand for quality British products.
Ecoveritas warns against ‘misguided’ attempts to derail EPR reform
‘It is disheartening to see businesses again putting their bottom line ahead of the planet. The environment cannot afford for EPR to be delayed or watered down’.
Fuel cells set to play key role in food and drink industry energy strategy
Fuel cells can be key drivers to provide a pathway to net zero carbon, reducing energy costs, and ensuring energy security.
The FDF publishes shortlist for Awards 2022
Winners will be announced in September 2022 at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
The FDF releases new strategy to boost trade negotiations
The FDF aims to maximise the benefits of the food and drink trade by driving up exports, ensuring the UK is a global hub for innovation and R&D investment.
Non-EU food and drink trade tops pre-pandemic levels
Food and drink imports have recovered very well, and are over 13% higher than in 2019, while exports to major markets growing too.
FDF increases call for regulation review after ‘sobering’ inflation figures
The pressures on both large and small businesses are ‘immense’ with ingredient price rises for more than a year.
Let them eat cake?
Calorie counts are now added to menus in big pub, fast food, cafe and restaurant chains – but is this a good idea?
Under pressure
A National Food Security Council is needed to work alongside the industry and enable food and drink businesses to respond collectively, and fast, to the impact of supply chain disruptions.
UK food & drink firms seek new trade opportunities
Despite a drop in trade with the European Union, UK food and drink manufacturers are searching for new trading opportunities further afield, according to new research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
IFE unveils speaker lineup for 2022
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) has announced its line-up of industry speakers for its return to ExCeL London on 21-23 March 2022.
Fortifying everyday foods with fibre could be the solution to the UK population’s fibre deficiencies
A new study by Tate & Lyle has revealed increasing the fibre content of everyday foods will enable 50% more adults to get the recommended daily amount of fibre in their diets.
UK food & drink sees significant and persistent drop in exports
According to new data from the Food and Drink Federation, UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.