Food and Drink Federation | News http://www.fdf.org.uk/news_index.aspx FDF is the voice of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We work hard to promote the interests of the UK's most important manufacturing sector. en-gb Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:11 GMT Copyright: (C) Food and Drink Federation, see http://www.fdf.org.uk/copyright.aspx for terms and conditions of reuse 6 FDF Newshttp://www.fdf.org.uk/images/banner/fdf_logo.gifhttp://www.fdf.org.uk/news_index.aspx 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

 http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6290http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6290 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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.

 http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6286http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6286 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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.

 http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6278http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6278 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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.

 http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6272http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6272 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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.

 http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6270http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6270 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT 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!

http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6259http://www.fdf.org.uk/news.aspx?article=6259 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT