Put your brand front and centre with FDF Sponsorship.

Every sponsorship is a chance to connect, influence, and lead. From thought leadership through insight, to high-profile engagement and political influence, FDF offers a full spectrum of platforms to make your brand part of the conversation shaping UK food and drink in 2026.

Talk to our team to find the right opportunity for your business.

 

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Our members: Your audience.

Our membership spans global brands and fast-growing SMEs, allowing direct access to the C-suite, senior decision-makers and industry specialists shaping the future of food and drink. 

FDF offers a powerful platform for insight, policy leadership and curated connections with the audiences that matter most. This isn't just on stage, this is in the networking, the dinners and the room itself, where there are genuine opportunities to connect.  

This depth of access and impact, combined with the reputation and influence of our awards ceremonies, formal dinners, conferences, drinks receptions, networking events, webinars and training workshops mean big brands and innovative challengers keep coming back 

Partner with FDF

As the UK food and drink industry’s not-for-profit trade association, FDF events and sponsorships enjoy an unrivalled authority and creditability.

Sponsorship is partnership, and our partnerships are built to be collaborative, flexible and outcome-led. We work with you to tailor opportunities that support your objectives, from thought leadership and brand positioning to relationship-building and influence.

By partnering with us you’ll:

  • Build meaningful connections with senior decision makers
  • Strengthen Brand visibility, reputation and positioning within the industry
  • Achieve national reach through high- profile activity and engagement
  • Align your brand with the industry’s key messages and priorities

FDF delivers Impact

We’ll provide expert consultation to align your objectives with the right platforms, audiences and moments. 

With an experienced events, partnerships and membership team to ensure your partnership delivers against objectives 

Opportunities

Connect your brand with the decision-makers, innovators, and policymakers driving the sector  

Insights & Analysis

FDFs economists and policy experts publish regular reports and analysis – its showcases the strength of UK food and drink manufacturing and opportunities to drive growth. Becoming a Sponsor across our insights positions your brand as an expert in the sector.  

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Expert Led Events: Influence the Conversation

In person events at FDF where guests hear from FDF & Industry experts discussing the business-critical issues of the day, and allowing your brand to be seen as a trusted authority while connecting with senior decision-makers.

FDF events

Flagship Events: Be Seen where it Matters

Large-scale, black-tie events to bringing together government, the C-Suite, the decision makers and subject specialists. Maximise visibility and brand association at the pinnacle of the industry calendar.

Flagship events

Parliamentary Engagement: Shaping Policy and Influence

Engage directly with MPs, ministers, and policy influencers through exclusive parliamentary events. Build credibility and align your brand with the future of the sector.

Working with governments

Bringing together UK’s largest manufacturing sector

Our research and analysis are underpinned by a full year of events designed to turn knowledge into influence. These are the moments where decisions are made, connections happen, and your brand is seen. 

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