Food and Drink Federation: Survey reveals improved industry confidenceManufacturers are also more optimistic about future business conditions, with the share of companies predicting a decline in UK-wide business confidence having fallen by over a third. Business news
UK exports to China see largest value increase this quarterThe Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report showing that Q3 food and drink exports increased by 8.3% YOY to £6.2bn, largely driven by export value growth to non-EU countries Business news
FDF: tariff schedule confusing and complexChanges to tariffs facing both imports and exports will lead to massive trade distortions that will be bad for business and consumers alike. Business news
FDF calls for continued access to EU preferential trade agreementsGovernment must deliver on its promise, says FDF as food and drink exports increase but the rate of growth is low Business news
Food industry asks for no-deal competition waiverThe UK food industry has asked for aspects of competition law to be set aside to allow firms to co-ordinate and direct supplies with each other in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Business news, Regulatory
Record growth in UK food and drink exportsThe Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2019 food and drink exports increased by 10.7% (y-o-y) to £5.8bn, the biggest first quarter sales value on record. Business news
