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Here are the latest news stories from FDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when FDF issues a press release, please send an email to: press.office@fdf.org.uk.

25 November 2020

Press Release: The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Chancellor's Spending Review

The FDF’s response to the Chancellor’s Spending Review... More about The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Chancellor's Spending Review

24 November 2020

Press Release: Food businesses: Play your part in improving the health of your local communities

A new nationwide challenge is looking for food businesses to make their recipes healthier and improve dietary health in local communities across Scotland... More about Food businesses: Play your part in improving the health of your local communities

23 November 2020

Press Release: The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Prime Minister's latest announcement on lockdown restrictions

Responding to the Prime Minister’s latest announcement on lockdown restrictions, Ian Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said: More about The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Prime Minister's latest announcement on lockdown restrictions

19 November 2020

FDF News: Joint open letter from the Welsh food and drink industry

Representatives of Welsh food and drink producers and manufacturers, including FDF Cymru, have written an open letter to the Prime Minister to highlight key issues which we believe must be addressed immediately to avoid detrimental impacts to our industries following the end of the transition period. More about Joint open letter from the Welsh food and drink industry

19 November 2020

Press Release: Dumfries and Galloway Food and Drink Forum secures food funding boost

Dumfries and Galloway Food and Drink Forum, the regional food group that aims to grow a thriving food and drink network for Dumfries and Galloway, has secured funding to champion local produce... More about Dumfries and Galloway Food and Drink Forum secures food funding boost

18 November 2020

Press Release: The FDF responds to the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution

The FDF’s Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy, Emma Piercy, said... More about The FDF responds to the Prime Minister's Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution

5 November 2020

Press Release: FDF Scotland signs joint open letter to the Prime Minister – key asks ahead of the end of the transition period

Joint open letter from the Scottish food and drink industry... More about FDF Scotland signs joint open letter to the Prime Minister – key asks ahead of the end of the transition period

31 October 2020

Press Release: The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Prime Minister's announcement that the country will enter a second national lockdown

Ian Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said... More about The Food and Drink Federation responds to the Prime Minister's announcement that the country will enter a second national lockdown

30 October 2020

Press Release: FDF Cymru announced as AMRC Cymru partner as part of WGov business outreach programme

FDF Cymru announced as AMRC Cymru partner as part of WGov business outreach programme... More about FDF Cymru announced as AMRC Cymru partner as part of WGov business outreach programme

22 October 2020

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation response to the Chancellor's latest support package for businesses

Responding to the Chancellor's latest support package for businesses, Tim Rycroft, Chief Operating Officer at FDF said: More about Food and Drink Federation response to the Chancellor's latest support package for businesses

Food and Drink Industry Report 2020

The FDF and Santander have launched a new report highlighting the growth opportunities and challenges for the food and drink sector for 2020.

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UK Export Statistics

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FDF publishes quarterly reports on the food and drink export performance of the UK. Food and Drink exports is one of the great stories for the UK and a great way to highlight the strength of our industry over the last few years.