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Middle East Conflict - how we're supporting food & drink manufacturers
22 April 2026

As the conflict continues to unfold, with food and drink manufacturers are facing growing disruption across supply chains, find out how we're supporting members and industry.

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FDF comment on March 2026 ONS food inflation figures

22 April 2026
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FDF revises food inflation forecast to at least 9% by the end of 2026

01 April 2026
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NPM update: Consultation & impact assessment

31 March 2026 Member only
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How the SPS Agreement will affect your business

Updated: 22 April 2026
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FDF's CEO Karen Betts speaking to Channel 4 news on the Iran war and food inflation

Middle East conflict: Impacts and risks

As the conflict continues to unfold, food and drink manufacturers are facing growing disruption across supply chains, alongside rising costs for energy, road and sea freight, packaging and commodities.  

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FDF Scotland's 2026 Manifesto

Our manifesto sets out our priorities for the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. Work with us to support the future success of Scotland’s vital food and drink manufacturing industry.

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FDF Cymru's 2026 Manifesto

Our manifesto sets out our priorities for the next Welsh Government and Senedd to work with us to support the future success of one of Wales’ largest manufacturing sectors.

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