The FDF informs the Government’s international trade policy priorities and provides advice to its members on trade and customs issues.
The FDF also offers further information to guide your company on issues arising as a result of changing terms of trade after 2020.
In Wales, the FDF focuses on supporting specific trade issues that members face, advocate support packages that support and create opportunities for members of the Welsh food and drink sector to develop and increase trade flows.
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FDF Members: Your input is needed
We are continually engaging with government on a range of trade negotiations, unilateral initiatives, border issues and the Windsor Framework.
Please see our summary of issues requiring member feedback and engagement.
International Trade Committee: 5 November 09:30-11:30
We will be joined by UK Export Finance and DBT and we will discuss:
- UK Export Finance
- EU trade priorities
- CPTPP
Register here.
FDF Trade Snapshot H1 2024: Exports continue to decline
Our latest H1 trade snapshot shows that food and drink exports declined, driven by a drop in alcohol exports, while food and non-alcoholic drink exports remained the same.