Ice Cream (IC)

The Ice Cream Association represents the specific interests of the ice cream manufacturing industry. The association deals with issues relating to ice cream including developments in relevant UK and EU legislation and guidance and their potential impact on the UK ice cream sector and acts accordingly to safeguard industry interests. The association also receives input from relevant FDF committees and from Euroglaces, the European ice cream association.

Ice Cream Committee meetings for 2026: 26 February; 11 June; 10 September 

The next Ice Cream Commitee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 9 September 2025

Committee Purpose

The purpose of the committee is to:

  • Monitor and disseminate developments and their potential impact on the UK ice cream sector through circulars and regular meetings.
  • Provide members with the facility to input to the work which FDF does to represent their interests through links with the FSA, Defra and other public bodies.
  • Be an active member of Euroglaces, the European ice cream industry association.

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Why Join?

  • Receive updates on relevant policy and legislation that could impact your business
  • Be involved in discussions with legislators on key issues
  • Network with other members and learn from each other
  • Help shape the key priorities and policy positions for the ice cream sector within FDF

FDF Food Safety and Authenticity Report - March 2024

 

Next Meeting

Ice Cream Committee - 9 September 2025

6th Floor, 10 Bloomsbury Way, LONDON, United Kingdom, WC1A 2SL

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04 AprilUS tariffs, US tariffs survey, State of Industry Survey 

28 MarchDuty suspensions, Ingredients for Growth, Foot and Mouth update 

21 March - Supply Chain Survey, Windsor Framework parcels delay, Transit MRN numbers

14 March - 2024 Trade Snapshot, IFE, Windsor Framework Webinars 

7 MarchITC Minutes, US trade/tariffs Update

28 February - Windsor Framework Guidance, India FTA negotiations, HRFNAO

21 February -'Not for EU’ labelling Phase 3 Guidance, International Trade Committee

14 FebruaryInternational Trade Committee, EUDR webinar, State of Industry Webinar

07 FebruaryInternational Trade Committee, Sevington Operating Costs, State of Industry Webinar

31 January - EFRA Committee Response, PEM Accession, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee response

24 January - FDF Trade Strategy Response, State of Industry Survey, Biosecurity inquiry 

17 JanuaryFMD Outbreak in Germany, Trade Strategy, State of Industry Survey 

10 JanuaryTrade Strategy, UK Border Updates, UK-Switzerland negotiations 

20 December - Trade Strategy , CWG Minutes, Q3 Trade Snapshot

13 December - Customs Working Group Registration, Q3 State of Industry, CPTPP 

6 December - Customs Working Group Registration, EUDR delay confirmed, Updated UK-EU priorities paper

29 November - DBT Trade Strategy, FDF State of Industry Webinar, EUDR: Negotiations continue 

22 November - NIRMS enforcement, India FTA talks relaunched, Australia/NZ/Vietnam Reviews 

15 NevemberEUDR delay confirmed, FDF Agri-Food attaché event, RPA Licensed Quotas

8 November - DBT International Week, UK China deliverables , Trade Committee Survey 

1 November - 2021 Duty Suspensions extended, International Trade Committee 5 November, Product Sample proposals

Committee members

Organisation Name Job title
Froneri International Ltd Graham Christy Group Technical Manager (UK)
Froneri International Ltd Monika Kozicka Raw Materials Manager
Froneri International Ltd Rosie Adams NPD Manager
Froneri International Ltd Simon Turner Specifications Manager
Little Moons James Blackband Head of Technical
Little Moons Jhezamin Ramos Compliance and Regulatory Technologist
Little Moons Timothy Cotter Technical Assistant
Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Limited Gokay Sen Senior Regulatory Specialist
Unilever Food solutions Lucy Thomson R&D Manager
Unilever UK Limited Andrew Sztehlo VP R&D Ice Cream
Unilever UK Limited Aneesa Lone Food and Refreshments Regulatory Affairs Assistant
Unilever UK Limited Anita Clements Assistant Technical Manager