UK food and drink trade tops pre-pandemic levels
Exports and imports of food and drink with non-EU countries have soared above pre-pandemic levels for the first time, according to research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
UK Food and drink manufacturers ramp up efforts to improve the nation’s health
A report released today by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) celebrates the work of UK food and drink manufacturers to support the health of the nation by improving the nutritional status of their products and offering consumers a wide
FDF chief executive: Government must act now to ease ‘inevitable’ food price inflation
The Food and Drink Federation’s Chief Executive will give a stark warning to the UK Government and British shoppers during her organisation’s annual conference today (22 March).
FDF: UK food and drink firms seek new trade opportunities but shadow of Ukraine looms
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).
Innovation Gateway: unlocking the technology in food and drink
A unique collaboration making it easier for food and drink companies in England, Scotland and Wales to adopt cutting edge technology and grow their business has been launched today.
Food and Drink companies pledge to boost fibre in our diets
Over 20 food and drink brands have pledged their support to increase the amount of fibre in consumer’s diets after backing the Action on Fibre initiative launched by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
FDF: UK food and drink sees a significant and persistent drop in exports
UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels. This is largely due to a drop in sales to the EU of £2.4bn (-23.7%) resulting from new barriers
The Food and Drink Federation announces Paul Freeston as new President following Jon Woods’ tenure
The FDF’s annual President’s Reception, taking place this evening, will celebrate the handover of President Jon Woods to president Elect, Paul Freeston, chair & chief executive of apetito UK & North America.
The Food and Drink Federation launches Achieving Net Zero handbook to support food and drink manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today launched its handbook to help food and drink manufacturers on their journeys to Net Zero.
The Food and Drink Federation announces winners of Awards 2021
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2021, which took place on 16 September at The Royal Lancaster in London, brought together over 500 guests to celebrate the efforts of the UK food and drink industry over the last year.
Food and drink industry launches new Action on Fibre initiative to boost consumer intake of fibre
As part of its new, annual, Celebrating Food and Nutrition Week, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has launched a new initiative – Action on Fibre - to help people boost their fibre intake.
Food and Drink Federation: food and drink exports recovering in non-EU markets
Sales of UK food and drink to non-EU countries were up 13%, accounting for 46.6% (£4.3bn) of all UK food and drink exports in the first half of 2021, driven by a return to growth in China, Singapore, Australia, Japan
Food and Drink Federation: Cost of Government regulation will mean higher food prices for consumers
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today warned that consumers will inevitably face higher food and drink prices if manufacturers are forced to absorb the cost of proposed Government policies during the next few years.
Karen Betts appointed FDF chief executive
Karen Betts - currently chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association - is to be the new chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation, the FDF has announced. Betts has led the SWA since 2017. A lawyer by background,
FDF publishes Q1 Food and Drink Business Confidence Report
The FDF has published their Q1 2021 Business Confidence report, summarising member sentiment, the latest official industry figures, and key opportunities and challenges for the sector.
Santander UK and FDF report: disappointing year for food and drink exports exposes need for greater long-term support
Santander UK and the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) today launch an industry report showing that despite sporadic re-openings of the hospitality and travel sectors both domestically and overseas throughout the last year, UK food and drink exports in 2020
FDF responds to government’s latest border announcement
Responding to the government's latest border announcement, Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief Eexecutive, said: “The FDF welcomes this sensible and pragmatic step to ensure that food and drink continues to flow, and allows manufacturers access to the inputs and ingredients
Food and drink manufacturers will welcome today’s Budget, says FDF
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Budget announcement, the FDF's chief executive, Ian Wright CBE, said: “Food and drink manufacturers will welcome today’s Budget. The Chancellor’s announcement struck the right balance between supporting recovery and acknowledging the difficult choices that have to
FDF expresses concerns around stunted industry growth ahead of budget
Ahead of the Chancellor’s budget announcement next week, the FDF’s Chief Executive, Ian Wright, has urged the government to conduct an urgent review of the regulatory burdens the food and drink industry currently faces: “The food and drink industry has
Food and drink companies beat CO2 reduction targets five years early, leading to new sustainability commitments in far reaching report
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today released its sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, seeing impressive progress with targets initially set in 2016, from its members.
FDF: return to ‘business as usual’ seems an awful long way off for food and drink manufacturers supplying hospitality and foodservice
Responding to the Prime Minister’s latest announcement on lockdown restrictions, Ian Wright, FDF chief executive, said: “It is disappointing but wholly expected that the Prime Minister’s roadmap shows no signs of taking account of any input from business.
The Food And Drink Federation Announces winners of Awards 2020
Representatives from across the supply chain came together virtually this week to celebrate the efforts of the food and drink industry over the last year at the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2020. The event toasted the achievements of the
Bogof! Consumers warn government off meddling with food and drink promotions, FDF survey finds
A survey by BritainThinks, commissioned by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), has found that 73% of in-store shoppers say they usually or always purchase products that are on promotion when shopping, with a quarter (25%) of respondents suggesting that
UK food and drink manufacturers to offer more than 400 Kickstart jobs
Food and Drink Manufacturers across England, Scotland and Wales have been successful in their bid to offer hundreds of job placements to young people as part of the government’s Kickstart scheme.
The Food and Drink Federation responds to the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper
Commenting on the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper Mark Corbett, education and skills policy manager, the FDF, said: “We welcome the publication of the Skills for Jobs White Paper today, and the focus on employers taking a
