Shaping the future of food and drink manufacturing

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Report

State of Industry Report Q1 2025
14 May 2025

The confidence in the food and drink manufacturing remains significantly depressed, standing at -43% in Q1 2025 compared to -47% in Q4 and -6% in Q3.

FDF statement

FDF response to April food & drink inflation figures

21 May 2025
FDF statement

FDF response to a new trade arrangement with the EU

19 May 2025
Report

Powering Communities Across the UK

15 April 2025
Press Release

FDF launches ‘Ingredients for Growth’ to tackle sharp decline in business confidence among food and drink manufacturers

26 March 2025
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Innovation for Healthier Diets

FDF members play an important role in supporting healthier and more balanced diets, with companies continuing to take bold steps by changing recipes through reformulation, creating new, healthier products and providing smaller portion sizes. Our Innovation for Healthier Diets campaign raises awareness of industry innovation, highlights positive member stories and educates stakeholders.

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The FDF Awards 2025

Entries for the FDF Awards 2025 have now closed. Nominees for the food and drink industry's most prestigious awards will be announced soon. Join us at the iconic Roundhouse on 11 September 2025 where we announce the winners and celebrate industry excellence.

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Upcoming events

Webinar
Common causes of allergen recalls
03 June 2025 at 10:00 - 11:00
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Committee meeting
Residues and Contaminants Committee meeting
04 June 2025 at 10:30 - 13:00
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Webinar
A technical approach to decarbonisation in the food and drink sector
05 June 2025 at 10:00-11:00
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