Exports to the EU down 40.9 percent on February 2020, according to FDF
The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
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The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) trade report for February makes for concerning reading for the food industry, as the dairy and meat sectors find themselves hardest hit.
An industry report published this week highlights the need for greater support for the UK food and drink export industry.
New Food examines the reaction of the food and drink industry to one of the most important budget announcements in UK history.
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
Industry welcomes Government’s move to place the Trade and Agriculture Commission on full statutory footing which will provide the agricultural sector a permanent voice, but FDF says it’s important other industry players are not forgotten.
Industry has welcomed additional Government support for UK hospitality, but SIBA says small breweries are being left out.
No deal is bad for food and drink businesses, bad for food security, and bad for every household in Great Britain, says FDF.
IRI analysis shows that £3 billion is at risk if Government ban on promotions of food and drink products high in sugar, salt and fat proceeds.
In a new report published by the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports of food and drink fell by 13.8 percent in the first half of the year, compared to 2019; yet there remain reasons for optimism.
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reflects on the Migration Advisory Committee’s recent update on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), welcoming acknowledgement of the lack of skilled workers in the UK food industry.
Santander UK and the FDF have published a report exploring the impacts COVID-19 has had on food and drink manufacturers and overall business confidence, highlighting exports as a "golden opportunity" for recovery.
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