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.
15 May 2013
FDF response to today's news that Sheffield Hallam University looks set to
benefit
from a share of a £50m investment to develop a National Centre of Excellence
for
Food Engineering More about Food Manufacturers welcome first stage funding success for new Engineering Centre
14 May 2013
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Food and Drink Manufacturing
met to discuss how building the skills base in the food and drink sector can be
a significant driver for economic growth, and the important role Government can
play in helping the sector achieve its potential. More about Parliamentarians get a taste of careers in Food and Drink
9 May 2013
FDF members have reaffirmed their support for the third phase of the Courtauld
Commitment– a responsibility deal set up by WRAP to improve resource efficiency
and reduce the carbon and wider environmental impact of food and drink waste. More about Food and Drink Manufacturers Sign up to New Courtauld Commitment
7 May 2013
The deadline to submit an entry for the FDF Awards has been extended to 24th May
–
giving food and drink companies the chance to show their customers and
competitors that they are leading the way. More about Be the best and enter the FDF Awards - Deadline extended!
30 April 2013
On 1 May leading women executives from across the UK food industry will complete
a six day project in western Kenya as part of farming charity Farm Africa's
'Dig
for Good' initiative. More about FDF supports Farm Africa's 'Dig for Good' expedition
23 April 2013
There are only three weeks left to enter the new FDF awards. With categories
covering company activities and the chance for individuals to shine, there's no
better way to make sure your work gets recognised – and entry is free! More about Be the best and enter the FDF Awards - only three weeks left!
8 April 2013
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) invites UK food and drink manufacturers to
capitalise on export opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe by attending
its
exports workshop on 6 June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London. More about FDF points UK exporters towards the Central and Eastern Europe opportunity
27 March 2013
Today pupils at Bathgate Academy will be presenting the results of an exciting
challenge to create and market a healthy new burger for leading Broxburn-based
beef processor, AK Stoddart, to a panel of experts. More about Local Business & Pupils Partner Up For Foody Challenge
26 March 2013
Today, the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF) will celebrate the recent
launch of its new report, Delivering Healthy Growth2, at the Scottish
Parliament,
showing how food and drink manufacturers are putting health at the heart of
sustainable growth. More about Food firms committed to healthy growth
25 March 2013
The FDF campaign, Taste Success, has scooped the
Silver Laurus award for the most outstanding production achieved with a budget
or
£15,000 or less at the IVCA Awards (International Visual Communications
Association). More about FDF Scoops Award for Most Outstanding Production