Santander our new corporate partner

We are pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Santander, one of our long-standing affiliate members.

Santander has been active in supporting food and drink manufacturers around the exports agenda and trade missions and has previously partnered with FDF on a trade mission to India. Further trade missions are planned for late 2018/19.

The new partnership expands on the work that Santander has already undertaken with FDF members and includes support for projects including a report publication; the 2019 FDF Awards; webinars; the launch of FDF Cymru and a range of other activity.The 2019 awards will open for entries in November 2018.

For further information about FDF corporate partnerships email nicki.hunt@fdf.org.uk

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2018 FDF Awards winners announced

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2018, which took place last night at The Royal Lancaster, London, brought together over 500 guests to celebrate the food and drink manufacturing industry's contribution to the UK.

Jay Rayner, celebrity restaurant critic and food journalist for The Observer, hosted the event which was sponsored by headline partner Santander Corporate & Commercial.

“Warm congratulations to each of the winners of FDF Awards. Our wonderful dynamic industry dictates that every category is closely fought. So, while winning is a significant achievement, every entrant should be proud of their contribution to UK food and drink." Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation

View winning case studies

View photos from the ceremony

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Greater export support needed to compete with European rivals

Our latest export statistics reveal export statistics show that in the first half of 2018, UK exports of all food and drink hit £10.68bn, up 5.1% on the same period in 2017, led by growth to the EU27.

Exports to EU countries (+7.3%) grew at a faster rate than those to non-EU countries (+1.6%).

However, UK export growth to Japan and the US is being outpaced by both Spain and Ireland, and more support is needed.

Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation, said: “This analysis of UK food and drink exports in the first half of this year reveals several great success stories and a number of areas with room for growth. Food and drink sales are flying the flag for the UK around the world. However, some of our competitors are outshining us." View full press release »

Latest Statistics: 2018 - H1

UK industry export case studies