Food and Drink Federation
Representing the UK's biggest manufacturing sector
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.
The Food and Drink Federation's (FDF) latest analysis of HMRC trade statistics shows UK food and drink exports have increased by 8.3% to £6.2bn in the third quarter of 2019. This has been driven by growth in sales to non-EU countries (+13.1%). More about UK Exports to China see largest value increase this quarter
The Food and Drink Federation and Santander have launched a new report highlighting the growth opportunities and challenges for the food and drink sector for 2020. More about The FDF and Santander launches Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The FDF has today launched its manifesto. It calls on the next UK Government to champion the nation's food and drink sector, and support long-standing industry proposals to boost the thriving sector's productivity. More about Next UK Government must build on existing links to champion great national success story
The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has today published a report outlining industry's ambition to address food chain productivity issues and the challenges it faces due to a shrinking labour supply. More about The Food and Drink Sector Council calls on industry leaders to join a business-led movement to address productivity and workforce challenges
FDF has issued the following press notice to the news that the Letwin Amendment passes. More about Food and Drink Federation's response to the news that the Letwin Amendment passes
FDF has issued the following press notice ahead of Brexit deal vote More about 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 response to news on a possible Brexit deal
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
FDF's response to today's Queen's Speech More about Response to Queen's Speech
Kate Halliwell, FDF Head of UK Diet and Health Policy said More about FDF Response to Chief Medical Officer Report on Childhood Obesity
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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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.
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