Member Services and Sector Groups
FDF policies are developed through industry-wide consultation channelled through
its governing Council, advised by specialist committees/panels and informed by
sector networking groups. You can download FDF's Organisational Chart (pdf, 11kb).
Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery Group
The BCCC Group represents the specific interests of UK biscuit, cake, chocolate
and confectionery manufacturing/supplying/marketing companies. The Group is the
representative and influential voice of the biscuit, cake, chocolate and
confectionery sector, promoting the industry and representing its viewpoint to
government,
to all relevant regulatory, scientific and enforcement authorities and
other
public bodies. In addition, the Group is the UK representative body on
the EU
organisation representing the product sector i.e. CAOBISCO, so as to
play
a full
part in
influencing EU policy matters which impact on the sector.
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Chief Executives Forum
FDF has set up a Forum exclusive to its member company Chief Executives/Managing
Directors. The Forum provides a valuable opportunity to network with industry
colleagues, receive FDF briefing on and make inputs into key industry
initiatives and issues and to debate with guest speakers.
The Forum meets twice a year over dinner. There will be a programme of dinner
speakers relevant to the industry issues of the day.
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Frozen Food Group
FDF's Frozen Food Group was established in 2005 to represent the specific
interests of the frozen food manufacturing industry towards relevant regulatory,
scientific and other public bodies.
It encompasses frozen food and ice cream producers across all sectors and aims
to be the authoritative voice of the industry. It also acts as an interface with
other organisations in the supply chain exploring issues of common concern. Key
issues in which it is currently engaged include consumer perception of frozen
food and the possible extension of retail ready packaging to the frozen food
category. The Group's sub-committee structure is evolving and it has established
a
Frozen Vegetable Committee to represent the specific interests of
manufacturers
of frozen green vegetables and vegetable products.
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Grocery Trade Liaison Committee
FDF's Grocery Trade Liaison Committee comprises senior company representatives,
mainly Sales Directors, who review issues and formulate policy to do with
manufacturer/retailer relationships and Competition Policy. The committee invites
to
its meetings the Chairmen/Chief Executives of the leading multiple
retailers
and receives presentations from them to keep abreast of major trade
developments.
To support its work there is a sub-committee which deals with the supply chain.
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Meat Group
FDF's Meat Group has represented the specific interests of FDF members
manufacturing meat preparations and products on technical, legislative, regulatory and
supply issues since its establishment in 2003.
It aims to be a central point of contact for Defra, the FSA and other public
bodies on those issues and is an active member of the European Meat Processing
Association, CLITRAVI.
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Organics Group
FDF's Organics Group was established in 2002 to represent the interests of FDF
member companies operating in the organic food and drink sector.
The Group plays an important role in assisting FDF in developing policy in the
organic sector. The Group works closely with all the key organic certification
bodies in the UK and has forged close links with a number of international
bodies including the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements and
the US Organic Trade Association. The Group also makes a direct contribution to
the work of the Defra Organic Action Plan working alongside other key
stakeholders including the National Farmers Union and the British Retail Consortium. The
Group hosts an annual seminar focusing on the latest developments in the
organic farming and food sector.
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Out of Home Group
FDF's Out of Home Group is made up of senior company representatives and
formulates policy on manufacturer/distributor and end-operator relationships. The
Group invites to its meetings representatives from the various food service
sectors to keep abreast of major trade developments. Working groups are set up to
deal with specific issues as they arise.
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Seafood Group
The FDF Seafood Group represents the interests of FDF companies on all
technical, legislative and regulatory issues impacting the seafood industry. The Seafood
Group is an integral part of FDF's structure and provides members with a
collective voice when inputting into FDF strategy and activity in specific areas of
interest.
The Seafood Group is the authoritative voice for the UK seafood processing
industry and represents over £1.9 billion worth of turnover covering whitefish,
shellfish, nephrops, salmon, tuna, pelagic and canning, and looks to extend its seafood
representation and portfolio wherever possible. The Seafood Group comprises a
Shellfish Committee; Tuna Committee; Salmon Committee; and Fish Committee.
The Seafood Group liaises with key stakeholders and officials within the
European Commission, DEFRA, FSA, each of the UK Devolved Administrations, NGO's,
Fisherman's Organisations and Producer Organisations (PO's). We also work closely with
the European Processors Federation (AIPCE); of which the Seafood Group Chairman is
Vice-President. We are also members of all Seafish Industry Authorities (SIA)
Advisory Working Groups and sit on both the Executive Committee and General Assembly
for both the North Sea and North Western Waters Regional Advisory Councils
(RAC's).
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Vegetarian and Meat-Free Food Industry Group
FDF's Vegetarian and Meat-Free Food Industry Group was established in 2004 to
represent the interests of FDF member companies operating in the vegetarian and
meat-free sector.
The Group has a key role supporting FDF to develop policy in this sector. The
Group works closely with the UK Vegetarian and Vegan Societies and the Food
Standards Agency. The Group has developed a section within FDF's website carrying
key information on vegetarian and meat-free foods and hosts an annual seminar
focusing on the latest developments in the vegetarian food sector.
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Yoghurt and Chilled Dessert Group
FDF's Yoghurt and Chilled Dessert Group was formed in April 2005 to provide a
representative and influential voice for those involved in the manufacture,
sale, distribution and marketing of yoghurt, yoghurt-based drinks and chilled
desserts in the UK.
The Group will, through the mechanisms of FDF, pursue the industry's interests
in its relationship with Government, all relevant regulatory, scientific and
enforcement authorities and other public bodies, and where appropriate with
commercial organisations.
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Last reviewed: 21 Dec 2007