Shaping the future of food and drink manufacturing

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Report

FDF Trade Snapshot Q1 2025
13 June 2025

Our Q1 2025 trade snapshot reveals that global food exports continue to struggle to return to pre-pandemic levels, down a fifth in volume compared to 2020. However, positive new trade agreements offer fresh opportunities to reverse this trend.

News Article

FDF response to May food & drink inflation figures

18 June 2025
Press Release

New research shows food and drink manufacturers have slashed salt and sugar in products by almost a third

16 June 2025
Campaign

Shaping a healthier future through food & drink

16 June 2025
Press Release

As UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, new data shows opportunities to turn the tide

13 June 2025
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Shaping a Healthier Future Through Food & Drink

Shaping a Healthier Future highlights the ongoing work of food and drink manufacturers to support the nation's health, alongside championing how we can work with government and other partners to drive further progress.

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Scotland

Reformulation for Health

Scottish food and drink producers are playing a key role in enabling consumers to achieve a healthy balanced diet. Our Reformulation team is helping small to medium sized food companies to make their food healthier.

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Upcoming events

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Committee meeting
Food Contact Materials meeting
24 June 2025 at 10:30 - 13:00
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Ensuring compliance with HFSS Regulations across the UK
24 June 2025 at 10:30 - 12:30
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Committee meeting
Allergens Steering Group meeting
25 June 2025 at 10:30 - 13:00
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FDF Members help shape the future of food and drink, benefiting from our advocacy, regulatory and technical advice and thought leadership while accessing the latest industry data and analysis. 

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