Affiliate membership

Access to the UK’s largest manufacturing sector

Affiliate membership is for businesses that work with and support the food and drink industry. Through partnership with FDF, you’ll gain greater visibility across the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, along with exclusive opportunities to connect with our members. 

Contributing more than £42 billion to the UK economy and supporting over half a million jobs, the UK food and drink industry is one of the nation's most important sectors. As an affiliate member, you'll benefit from unrivalled access to the industry, helping you stay informed, enhance your profile, and build meaningful connections through opportunities tailored to your organisation's objectives.

From innovative start-ups to exciting scale-ups, long-running family businesses, and major household brands, our members are found in the kitchen cupboards, fridges, and freezers of every British home.

Together, they help FDF shape the future of food and drink. 

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Discover how our Affiliates are engaging with FDF to build connections, access insights, and achieve their objectives.


Reasons to join

As an affiliate, you’ll benefit from regular industry insight and tailored opportunities to collaborate, helping you build meaningful relationships and grow your presence in the sector.

1. Raise your profile

Increase your visibility, strengthen brand awareness and position your organisation in front of key decision-makers across the food and drink industry.

2. Build valuable connections

Connect with peers, industry leaders and key stakeholders through events, networking opportunities and engagement across the FDF community.

3. Access industry insights

Stay informed with expert analysis, sector intelligence and updates on emerging trends and industry developments.

4. Showcase your expertise

Share your expertise, contribute valuable insights and position your organisation as a trusted industry partner.

5. Dedicated support

Benefit from a dedicated account manager who will help you identify opportunities to support your business goals.

We work closely with our Affiliates to ensure they have the business development opportunities that deliver meaningful outcomes. From increasing visibility and accessing industry insights to showcasing expertise and building strategic relationships, we provide dedicated support and activity designed around each organisation's priorities. 

Whether you're looking to raise your profile, build new relationships or share your expertise, we'll help you make the most of your partnership with FDF. 

Ready to strengthen your presence in the food and drink industry? Join our Affiliate network today. 

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Supporting FDF members with specialist partners

Our affiliate members play an important role in supporting the food and drink industry. From legal advice to technical expertise and business services, they provide specialist support that helps FDF members tackle challenges and seize opportunities.

Explore our affiliate network to find trusted partners and expert service providers with the knowledge and experience to support your business.

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