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Here are the latest news stories from FDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when FDF issues a press release, please send an email to: pressoffice@fdf.org.uk.


26 June 2009

Press Release: Scottish food and drink policy highlights strategic importance of a critical sector

SFDF responds to the Scottish Government's 'Recipe for Success' report, announcing the next steps in developing Scotland's national food and drink policy. More about Scottish food and drink policy highlights strategic importance of a critical sector


19 June 2009

Press Release: Food industry response to Universities UK report on Curriculum Reform

FDF responds to today's report from Universities UK, 'The Impact of the 14-19 Curriculum Reforms on Higher Education'. More about Food industry response to Universities UK report on Curriculum Reform


11 June 2009

Press Release: Food and drink exports hit record levels

UK exports of food and non-alcoholic drinks have hit record levels, boosted by strong performances in all product categories and a growing taste for British products in Central European countries. More about Food and drink exports hit record levels


9 June 2009

Press Release: Food industry response to government's packaging strategy

FDF responds to the Government's new packaging strategy, 'Making the Most of Packaging'. More about Food industry response to government's packaging strategy


2 June 2009

Press Release: FDF recognises contribution temporary workers make to industry competitiveness

As part of National Temporary Workers Week 2009, FDF is highlighting the value of temporary workers to the food and drink manufacturing industry.  More about FDF recognises contribution temporary workers make to industry competitiveness


19 May 2009

Press Release: FDF Appoints Nutrition Manager

The Food and Drink Federation has appointed Melanie Ruffell to the post of Nutrition Manager.  More about FDF Appoints Nutrition Manager


18 May 2009

Press Release: Food industry response to FSA salt targets

FDF responds to publication by the Food Standards Agency of revised salt targets for 2012.  More about Food industry response to FSA salt targets


14 May 2009

Press Release: UK food industry chief outlines UK stance on health at Australian conference

The issue of preventative health was a key topic of discussion on day one of the Australian Food and Grocery Council's Highlands Senior Executive Forum 2009 currently taking place at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove in Queensland.  More about UK food industry chief outlines UK stance on health at Australian conference


13 May 2009

Press Release: Rise in minimum wage will help ensure the sector remains competitive, says FDF

FDF responds to the announcement of an increase to the National Minimum Wage  More about Rise in minimum wage will help ensure the sector remains competitive, says FDF


13 May 2009

Press Release: Scottish Food Industry outlines healthy routes to profit

The key messages emerging at 'Healthy Routes to Profit' – the seventh joint annual symposium hosted by the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF), the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and The Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS). More about Scottish Food Industry outlines healthy routes to profit



Last reviewed: 22 May 2009