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The number of people applying for degrees is down due to the tuition fees. Do you think degrees are:

Essential for everyone applying for our jobs
Necessary for specialist jobs only
Unnecessary, work experience is more important

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What does GDA stand for?

Sustainable Growth in the Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry

A Grant Thornton report commissioned by Food and Drink Federation.

With the right entrepreneurial approach on the part of business and a genuine partnership between Government and industry, we believe that food and drink manufacturing can achieve 20% growth by 2020.

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News

3 February 2012

FDF launches apprenticeship roadshows to increase opportunities in food manufacturing
2 February 2012

European Parliament vote against 'X% less' labelling misses opportunity to drive change
1 February 2012

MEPs urged to support 'X% less' labelling claim
1 February 2012

Pupils 'milk' Robert Wiseman Dairies for business tips
31 January 2012

Government and food industry go for growth

Features

Every Last Drop

Reducing the impact of water use along the supply chain.
FDF Apprenticeship Pledge

FDF is calling on all UK food and drink manufacturers to sign up to our apprenticeship pledge.
Best of British Food and Drink Manufacturing

The UK food and drink manufacturing industry produces some of the world's best loved brands and plays a vital role in underpinning the economy
UK Food and Drink Export Performance

UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports grew to £5.8bn in the first half of 2011 – a rise of over 13% on the same period in 2010.

Programme of Events and Seminars

7 February 2012
Event: Sustainable Solutions for Food & Drink Waste Workshop
9 February 2012
Event: Sustainable Supply Chains – Addressing the Big Challenges
15 February 2012
Event: Anfas Food Product Exhibition 2012: 19th International Trade Exhibition for Food

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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is a members organisation which represents the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country.

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