Shaping the future of food and drink manufacturing

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Awards

FDF Industry Awards 2026 - Entries now open
Updated: 02 March 2026

The FDF Industry Awards are the annual celebration of talent, innovation and excellence in food and drink manufacturing. With 16 different categories, this is the chance to be recognised for your outstanding work in our industry.

Report

State of Industry Report Q4 2025

25 February 2026
Press release

Half of small businesses saw conditions deteriorate in ‘golden quarter’ for food manufacturers

25 February 2026
Press release

FDF sets out top 10 priorities for government to support UK food manufacturers in new EU trade agreement

16 February 2026
FDF statement

FDF statement on the Nutrient Profiling Model

Updated: 04 February 2026
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Industry Dinner - last chance to grab tickets

Book your ticket today for our annual black-tie Industry Dinner, returning to the Guildhall in March.

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Shaping a healthier future through food & drink

Our Shaping a healthier future report 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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HFSS toolkit

This toolkit brings together key resources to help you navigate regulations relating to food and drink high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS).

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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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