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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.

18 October 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation urges MPs to think carefully ahead of Brexit deal vote

FDF has issued the following press notice More about Food and Drink Federation urges MPs to think carefully ahead of Brexit deal vote

17 October 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation response to news on a possible Brexit deal

FDF has issued the following press notice More about Food and Drink Federation response to news on a possible Brexit deal

15 October 2019

Press Release: Working together to deliver a good food nation

The National Farmers Union of Scotland (NFU Scotland) and Food and Drink Federation Scotland (FDF Scotland) have today highlighted their joint vision for a Good Food Nation in Scotland at a fringe event at the SNP Autumn Conference in Aberdeen.  More about Working together to deliver a good food nation

15 October 2019

Press Release: Response to Queen's Speech

FDF's response to today's Queen's Speech More about Response to Queen's Speech

10 October 2019

Press Release: FDF Response to Chief Medical Officer Report on Childhood Obesity

Kate Halliwell, FDF Head of UK Diet and Health Policy said More about FDF Response to Chief Medical Officer Report on Childhood Obesity

8 October 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation response to the UK's updated temporary tariff regime

FDF response to the UK's updated temporary tariff regime. More about Food and Drink Federation response to the UK's updated temporary tariff regime

3 October 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation response to the UK Government's proposal to the EU for a new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

In response to the UK Government's proposal to the EU for a new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, Food and Drink Federation Chief Executive Ian Wright CBE said More about Food and Drink Federation response to the UK Government's proposal to the EU for a new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

20 September 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation: Continued access to EU preferential trade agreements vital to avoid significant drop in exports

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a report today showing that food and drink exports have increased by 5.1% to £11.3bn in H1 2019 compared to the same period in 2018.  More about Food and Drink Federation: Continued access to EU preferential trade agreements vital to avoid significant drop in exports

20 September 2019

Press Release: Food and Drink Federation announces winners of Awards 2019

Last night over 500 guests gathered to celebrate the food and drink manufacturing industry's contribution to the UK at The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2019 at the Royal Lancaster, London.  More about Food and Drink Federation announces winners of Awards 2019

20 September 2019

Press Release: FDF statement on PHE Sugar Reduction Programme, Year 2 Report

FDF statement on PHE Sugar Reduction Programme, Year 2 Report More about FDF statement on PHE Sugar Reduction Programme, Year 2 Report