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.

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  • November 2012

1 November 2012

Event: Business Insider - Made in Scotland

Riverside Museum, Glasgow

Business Insider and Merks & Clerk are keen to encourage and nurture tomorrow's inventors, innovators and manufacturers. More about Business Insider - Made in Scotland

2 November 2012 - 3 November 2012

Event: Global Investors Summit 2012

Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

The Summit provides a global platform for interaction with stakeholders, opinion formers and industry leaders - along with an insight into the local industry and business associations. More about Global Investors Summit 2012

6 November 2012 - 8 November 2012

Event: Korean Food Week

Seoul, Korea

FDF members are invited to attend the Korean Food Week Expo taking place from the 6th to the 9th November 2012 in Seoul. FDF Member benefits include: Discount of 20% on flights, 3 nights free accommodation Free exhibition access.  More about Korean Food Week

6 November 2012

Event: ADBA Anaerobic Digestion R&D Strategy Forum

The Watershed, Bristol
9:30am - 4:00pm

Anaerobic digestion technology is one of the key solutions for helping food and drink manufacturers divert waste from landfill. This forum has been organised to help finalise a R&D strategy to support the growth of the AD industry and help it realise its full potential.  More about ADBA Anaerobic Digestion R&D Strategy Forum

7 November 2012

Event: Next steps for food labelling policy: consumer information and priorities for food manufacturers

Hall of India and Pakistan, Over-Seas House, Park Place, St James's Street, London SW1A 1LR

Guests of Honour: Richard Cienciala, Deputy Director, Health & Wellbeing, Department of Health; Sue Davies, Chief Policy Adviser, Which?; Barbara Gallani, Director, Food Safety and Science, Food and Drink Federation and Stephen Pugh, Head of Food Labelling, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs  More about Next steps for food labelling policy: consumer information and priorities for food manufacturers

8 November 2012

Event: B2B Event Scotland-Flanders - Rosyth-Zeebrugge Freight Ferry Service

The Royal College of Surgeons, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh

This event aims to encourage stakeholders to make full use of the Rosyth-Zeebrugge roll-on-roll-off freight ferry service. More about B2B Event Scotland-Flanders - Rosyth-Zeebrugge Freight Ferry Service

8 November 2012 CANCELLED

Event: Joint FDF and Eversheds Pensions Auto-enrolment Seminar

Eversheds, 115 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AL
3:30pm - 6:00pm

FDF is working with Eversheds on a series of events designed to assist food business with employment and pensions issues. The first of these will be a seminar on pensions auto-enrolment and how new legislation will affect member companies. More about Joint FDF and Eversheds Pensions Auto-enrolment Seminar

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13 November 2012

Event: EFFP Annual Conference

St Pancras Renaissance, London
1 day, 9:30am start

FDF President Jim Moseley is speaking at the EFFP Annual Conference - How to drive performance, sustainably.  More about EFFP Annual Conference

15 November 2012

Event: On Course for Zero Waste Live

Hampden Park Stadium, Glasgow

These free live events will include foundation-level training modules into one day. More about On Course for Zero Waste Live

22 November 2012

Event: 3rd Annual Carbon & Environmental Footprinting Conference

One Drummond Gate, Victoria, London

Over100 senior industry and local government sustainability professionals will share examples of good practice through networking, panel discussions as well as presentations. Engage in open debate about the most effective sustainability measures and discuss what the future holds for product footprinting at this one day event.  More about 3rd Annual Carbon & Environmental Footprinting Conference

22 November 2012

Event: The Anaphylaxis Campaign Corporate Conference

Leatherhead Food Research

Food Allergy: Finding Solutions to a Complex Issue

This event provides an opportunity to hear the latest research on food allergy, legislation and clinical perspectives; and is essential for all Technical Managers, Food Safety Managers, Regulatory Managers and Company Nutritionists.  More about The Anaphylaxis Campaign Corporate Conference

29 November 2012

Event: Success in Renewables

The Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ
9:00am - 4:00pm

Businesses with renewable projects in the pipeline can get expert assistance to help turn their vision into a commercial success at an upcoming event in Leeds.  More about Success in Renewables