Calendar of Events

One of our great strengths is our programme of workshops, seminars and formal events. These are excellent opportunities to network, exchange information and share best practice.

Below is a list of events and activities that we are either running or participating in.

Please select a month to view events.


  • September 2012

4 September 2012 - 9 September 2012

Event: British Science Festival 2012

Aberdeen

Each September the British Science Festival transforms a different UK city into a vibrant celebration of science, engineering and technology, celebrating the role they play in our lives. There are a number of exciting food and health-related events taking place at the Festival. More about British Science Festival 2012

5 September 2012

Event: Scottish Food & Drink 2012

Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, The Scottish National Gallery
1 day, 9:30am start

The conference will examine the challenges and opportunities facing the food and drink industry and will hear from a range of industry experts, with the keynote address by Richard Lochhead MSP, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment. More about Scottish Food & Drink 2012

6 September 2012

Event: DRINC industry workshop

Radisson Blu, 80 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
1:15pm - 4:00pm

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is holding a series of workshops to provide companies with an opportunity to contribute to and influence the Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC).  More about DRINC industry workshop

11 September 2012

Event: DRINC industry workshop

76 Portland Place, London, W1B 1NT
1:15pm - 4:00pm

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council is holding a series of workshops to provide companies with an opportunity to contribute to and influence the Diet and Health Research Industry Club (DRINC).  More about DRINC industry workshop

20 September 2012

Event: Waste Solutions FREE Workshop

The Pines Calyx, St Margaret's Bay, Dover
1 day, 9:30am start

The National Industrial Symbiosis Programme is running a FREE Quick Wins Workshop to bring together manufacturers, suppliers and service providers. NISP is a FREE resource efficiency provider working with all UK business sectors to help find innovative solutions for industrial by-products and reduce the cost of waste.

 More about Waste Solutions FREE Workshop

21 September 2012

Event: 2degrees Live: Driving Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

St Paul's, London

Join food & drink companies such as Warburtons, Allied Bakeries, Kraft Foods, AB InBev, Asda, Tesco, & Danone at this interactive peer-to-peer event focused on tackling resource efficiency across the supply chain. FDF members are eligible for a 10% discount on tickets. More about 2degrees Live: Driving Efficiency Across the Supply Chain

24 September 2012

Event: FDF/NFU Liberal Democrat Party Conference Fringe Event: 'The Food and Farming Debate'

Brighton - Regency Suite, Old Ship hotel, Kings Rd, BN1 2NR (outside secure zone)
7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Food and Farming Debate - Joint NFU / FDF fringe event  More about FDF/NFU Liberal Democrat Party Conference Fringe Event: 'The Food and Farming Debate'

FDF Event

26 September 2012

Event: Combating Contamination: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries

Cork, Ireland

The seminar will focus on the issue of product contamination and provide a valuable insight into how you might approach an incident. More about Combating Contamination: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries

26 September 2012

Event: FDF, EEF and Fabians Liberal Democrat Party Conference Fringe Event: 'Going for Growth: The new relationship between Government and the economy'

Brighton - Hilton Metropole, Ambassador room (outside the secure zone)
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Going for Growth: The new relationship between Government and the economy' - Joint event with Fabian Society/EEF  More about FDF, EEF and Fabians Liberal Democrat Party Conference Fringe Event: 'Going for Growth: The new relationship between Government and the economy'

FDF Event

27 September 2012

Event: Allergens in a Nutshell: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries

Cork, Ireland

This interactive seminar will focus on the issues relating to allergens, their control, analysis and management and will provide a valuable insight into industry best practice. More about Allergens in a Nutshell: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries