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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.


15 May 2013

Press Release: Food Manufacturers welcome first stage funding success for new Engineering Centre

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

Press Release: Parliamentarians get a taste of careers in Food and Drink

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

Press Release: Food and Drink Manufacturers Sign up to New Courtauld Commitment

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

Press Release: Be the best and enter the FDF Awards - Deadline extended!

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

Information: FDF supports Farm Africa's 'Dig for Good' expedition

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

Press Release: Be the best and enter the FDF Awards - only three weeks left!

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

Press Release: FDF points UK exporters towards the Central and Eastern Europe opportunity

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

Press Release: Local Business & Pupils Partner Up For Foody Challenge

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

Press Release: Food firms committed to healthy growth

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

Press Release: FDF Scoops Award for Most Outstanding Production

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