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20 July 2017
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and
Drink Federation Awards 2017. Taking place on Thursday 21 September at The
Brewery in London, the annual awards celebrate the success of the food and drink
manufacturing industry and the dedication of the people who work in it. More about FDF Awards 2017 - Awards Shortlist highlights very best of Food and Drink Industry
19 July 2017
In a joint letter, signatories from 26 representative bodies from across the UK
food and drink supply chain have agreed 10 key priorities for the negotiations
with the EU to protect the UK’s food security and our world leading food
and farming sector More about UK food and drink supply chain outlines Brexit priorities
10 July 2017
A new Food and Drink Federation (FDF) commissioned industry-wide report by Grant
Thornton has highlighted key growth opportunities for the food and drink
industry, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. More about Grant Thornton report reveals untapped potential of UK food and drink manufacturing industry
30 June 2017
An outstanding line-up of high-quality speakers has been announce for the FDF
Convention, including Barry Gardiner MP, Shadow Secretary of State for
International Trade. More about FDF announces speakers for convention
30 June 2017
Ian Wright CBE, FDF Director General, comments on the introduction of new
Committee of
Advertising Practice (CAP) rules banning the advertising of high fat, salt or
sugar (HFSS) food or drink products in children's media from 1 July. More about Food industry welcomes new rules on advertising coming into force
23 June 2017
FDF welcomes the Prime Minister’s proposals regarding the rights of EU
citizens to stay once we have left the EU. More about Food and drink industry responds to prime minister's EU citizen offer
21 June 2017
FDF response to Queen's Speech. More about FDF response to Queen's Speech
12 June 2017
FDF comments on the appointment of Rt Hon. Michael Gove to Secretary of State
for Defra. More about FDF respond to appointment of Rt Hon. Michael Gove to Secretary of State for Defra
9 June 2017
FDF response to the result of the General Election 2017. More about Food and Drink Federation comment on General Election
1 June 2017
The Food and Drink Federation has announced that the designated charity of its
Food and Drink
Industry Dinner is WorKingOptions in Education. The programme helps young
people
in this country
fulfil their potential and consider employment opportunities in the food,
drink,
and retail industry. More about FDF announces partner charity for Food and Drink Industry Dinner