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The government must prioritise policies that support food and drink manufacturers to boost investment

The newly published FDF report found that manufacturers are committed to growth, with over four in ten planning to increase their investment over the next year.

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FDF responds to report on DEFRA's packaging reforms

A Parliamentary committee has questioned the clarity and delays to Defra's collection and packaging reforms, which include Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Deposit Returns Scheme (DRS) and Simpler Recycling). 

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