The FDF’s members have access to unrivalled policy insight and expertise affecting food and drink manufacturing across the UK. Our core strength is our deep understanding of industry issues, which ensures we are well placed to deliver results for our members.

We are organised into seven expert teams of over 70 people across England, Scotland and Wales to help members navigate the complex and fast evolving policy landscape and keep you abreast of the latest developments wherever you are.

Our focus

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People and employment

In Wales there are two areas where the agenda has a specific dynamic as they are defined by Welsh government – apprenticeships and fair/social work agenda.

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Environmental sustainability

Recycling, deposit return schemes, extended producer responsibility and the drive to the circular economy are pivotal issues that are decided by Welsh government.

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Diet and health

FDF Cymru works with member companies to support educational programs in Wales to advocate the benefits of breakfast clubs, promote the benefits of a healthy balanced diet, and to showcase our member's reformulation successes.

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Innovation

FDF Cymru is a The University of Sheffield AMRC Cymru, and acts as the food and industry liaison officer for food and drink packaging in Wales.

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We organise seminars, briefings and workshops throughout the year. These are a great way to network with peers across the industry and share ideas and best practices.

We also facilitate events that allow our members to have a close dialogue with senior retailers and other important stakeholders.

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News

Lowest food inflation in three years

Annual food and non-alcoholic drink inflation eased to 1.3% in August, down from 1.5% in July. This is the lowest annual rate since September 2021. On the month, prices rose by 0.2%.

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UK food & drink exports decline as industry calls for removal of bureaucracy to strengthen EU trade

Our latest trade snapshot report released today, saw exports decline by 6.1% in value compared to H1 last year, read our full press release.

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Events you may be interested in

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Regulatory updates webinar- December 2024

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Heat recovery & heat pumps for the food & drink sector

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Are you ready for the new Network and Information Security (NIS2) Directive?

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