All Food and Drink Federation (FDF) articles
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ArticleBritain’s breaking point: why our food system is failing the security test
The core priorities of the UK National Security Strategy have missed the mark, say UK farmers. Here, Professor Chris Elliott asserts the food industry’s call for decisive action to properly embed food resilience at the heart of national security.
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NewsFDF welcomes export growth but urges action to secure UK food and drink future
UK food and drink exports rose 7.2 percent in H1 2025, the FDF says, but calls for government action to secure long-term growth.
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NewsFDF warns UK food inflation could hit 5.7 percent by Christmas
UK food inflation continues to outpace other European nations, with forecasts expecting it to reach 5.7 percent by December.
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NewsGovernment unveils new strategy to improve the UK food system
The new framework sets out 10 priority outcomes to overhaul the UK's food landscape, boosting health, sustainability and economic growth.
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NewsUK food industry welcomes UK-EU trade deal but urges caution
New UK-EU trade agreement aims to ease food exports and imports, with industry leaders cautiously welcoming the reduction in red tape as they await confirmation of the finer details.
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News41% of UK food and drink manufacturers scale back investment amid economic pressures
Economic pressures, new taxes and rising costs force UK food and drink manufacturers to scale back growth investments, says FDF report.
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NewsFDF urges action as Brexit bureaucracy strangles UK food exports by a third
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) calls for immediate government intervention to address post-Brexit trade barriers and 34 percent decline in UK food exports to the EU.
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NewsIndustry reacts to ASA's delay on junk food advertising restrictions guidance
With the October 2025 compliance date fast approaching, the ASA's decision to delay and potentially revise the final HFSS advertising guidelines adds further uncertainty for the food industry.
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NewsNew report highlights £14 billion untapped potential in UK food and drink manufacturing sector
UK food and drink manufacturing sector faces £14bn growth opportunity, but investment in technology, data and skills is crucial to unlock potential.
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NewsFood and Drink Federation release guidance to help manufacturers reduce food allergen incidents
The new guidance is designed to help manufacturers reduce allergen-related incidents and protect consumers with food hypersensitivities.
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NewsFood and beverage industry reacts to underwhelming Spring Budget
Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring Budget for 2024. Here New Food shares how the sector has responded and why some believe it is a "missed opportunity".
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NewsFood inflation eases for tenth consecutive month
ONS has revealed that the annual rate of inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages has dipped to seven percent, driven by items including chocolate biscuits, cooking sauces and instant coffee.
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NewsFDF urges Government to prioritise manufacturing policies
As a way to boost investment, the FDF has called on the UK Government to prioritise policies that support food and drink manufacturers.
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ArticleIndustry wake-up call: Prioritising equality, diversity, and inclusion
Panelists from Food Integrity Global’s Diversity session come together discuss the need for greater attention to diversity and inclusion in the food sector, highlighting disparities and recommending measures to enhance workplace equity and inclusivity.
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NewsUK food and beverage export figures reach record heights
According to data from the FDF, UK food and drink exports have reached record figures in the first half of 2023.
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NewsFSA Chief Executive provides update on meat fraud investigation
In the midst of a suspected meat fraud investigation, Emily Miles has said that a number of food industry bodies have agreed to work with the FSA to improve the current system.