Sector Groups
FDF policies are developed through industry-wide consultation channelled through
its Board, advised by specialist committees and groups and informed by sector networking groups.
FDF organisational chart
Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery Group (BCCC)
The Biscuit, Cake, Chocolate and Confectionery Sector Group (BCCC) represents
the specific interests of UK biscuit, cake, chocolate and confectionery
manufacturers.
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 to other public bodies.
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Frozen Food Group
FDF's Frozen Food Group encompasses senior representatives of frozen food and
ice cream producers across all sectors and aims to be the authoritative voice
of
the industry.
It represents the specific interests of the frozen food manufacturing industry
and acts as an interface with other organisations in the supply chain and
relevant regulatory, scientific and public bodies.
Key issues in which the Group is currently engaged include the positioning of
the frozen food industry and the consumer perception of frozen food.
The Group also encompasses an Ice Cream Committee which represents the specific
regulatory and technical interests of the ice cream manufacturing industry and
is an active member of the European Ice Cream Association, Euroglaces.
The specific interests of manufacturers of frozen green vegetables and
vegetable products are also represented under the Frozen Food Group umbrella.
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Meat Group
FDF's Meat Group represents the specific interests of FDF members manufacturing
meat preparations and products on technical, legislative, regulatory and supply
issues.
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 Processors
Association, CLITRAVI.
Under this area of activity, FDF also represents the broader interests of FDF
members in relation to animal health diseases including Foot and Mouth Disease,
Avian Influenza and Bluetongue.
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Organics Group
FDF's Organics Group represents the specific interests of FDF member companies
operating in the organic food and drink sector, including towards Defra
officials
responsible for implementing EU Organic Regulations.
It is a member of the EU Group of the International Federation of Organic
Agricultural Movements (IFOAM) and acts as an interface with other
organisations in
the organic sector, including all of the key UK Organic Certification Bodies.
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UK Seafood Industry Alliance
The UK Seafood Industry Alliance represents a union between seafood members of
the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and the Provision Trade Federation (PTF).
The Alliance is a member of the AIPCE-CEP (the European fish processors and
traders' association) and its aim is to provide a broadly based, clear and
compelling voice at national, EU and international level. Thereby meeting the
full range
of challenges in providing consumers with secure, affordable, nutritious and
sustainable fishery products at a time of unprecedented uncertainty and change.
The Secretariat is based at PTF in Clerkenwell, London, and is responsible for
day to day operation. The UK Seafood Alliance leads on behalf of the industry
in
discussions with Government and others on Brexit policy-making, and works
closely with Seafish and other organisations across the wider fisheries agenda.
Please click to download the Seafood Industry Alliance Manifesto 2017.
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Vegetarian and Meat-Free Food Industry Group
FDF's Vegetarian and Meat-Free Food Industry Group represents the specific
interests of FDF member companies operating in the vegetarian and meat-free
sector,
including towards the Food Standards Agency.
The Group has a website carrying key information on vegetarian and meat-free
foods: www.meat-free.org.uk
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Yogurt and Chilled Dessert Group
FDF's Yogurt 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 yogurt, yogurt-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: 28 Feb 2020