Food and Drink Federation
Roger Angold wins FDF Lifetime Achievement Award
Lead scientific consultant at Reading Scientific Services Ltd, Roger Angold, has been presented with the Food and Drink Federation’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Food and drink supply chain write to PM regarding online advertising ban
The bodies are “very concerned” by the timing of the consultation, which couldn’t come at a worse time and little time to collate an effective response.
Time for action
Food and drink businesses have suffered a major impact on sales and forecasts with the resulting knock-on effect on their cash flow and budgets.
Government must do more for food and drink, urges FDF report
Two big talking points to dominate the ‘Sentiment of the Sector’ discussions were Covid-19 and the uncertainty over Brexit.
H1 exports of food and drink fall for the first time since 2015, FDF finds
The latest data shows that when compared to the same period last year, exports had fallen by 13.8%, to £9.7bn.
UK coronavirus restrictions a ‘fatal blow’, says FDF
The UK government’s latest introduction of measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus has been met by criticism from the Food and Drink Federation.
Research shows Scottish consumers are actively seeking healthier food
89% of Scots have at least one health goal and are actively seeking healthier food according to research by Food and drink Federation (FDF) Scotland with Levercliff.
Food exports are set to grow post pandemic
International trade could hold significant opportunities for food producers and processors.
Untapped export potential is key for industry recovery, state Santander UK and FDF
A new report shows that despite confidence falling to record lows across the food and drink industry in 2020 Q2, untapped overseas export markets remain a golden opportunity for recovery and growth for businesses across the sector.
UK government unveils new strategy to tackle obesity
A number of new measures have been revealed to assist the nation in getting fit and eating healthily in order to protect themselves and the NHS.
UK government announces ‘bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food & drink industry
A ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry has been announced by the UK government, to help support businesses that have been impacted by coronavirus.
Trade associations call for import and export trade to continue during Covid-19 outbreak
Exports are essential to ensure UK businesses have access to working capital that means production for the UK market is viable.
The FDF strikes partnerships with recruitment apps Placed and SonicJobs
The FDF has launched the partnerships to share potential job opportunities in distribution warehouses, driving and logistics.
FDF launches collaboration with recruitment app Syft to support members in meeting unprecedented demand
FDF and Syft are working together to help as many people as possible return to employment, whilst also helping the FDF’s members identify and recruit suitable candidates.