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UK food and beverage exports fall by £700 million amid pandemic
Despite the fall in exports, the analysis also revealed that there was an increase in non-EU demand for UK branded goods, from countries such as the US and China.
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Industry launches new guidelines on using recycled content in packaging
The industry coalition, which includes the FDF, has launched the guidance to help policymakers better understand sector-specific issues by answering FAQs about using recycled content in packaging.
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In the face of a pandemic – FDF describes impacts and Federation’s response
FDF’s Director of Membership and Commercial Engagement and incident lead on COVID-19 describes the impact coronavirus has had on food and beverage manufacturers and how FDF has been managing and offering support during the crisis.
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FDF survey reveals improved food and beverage industry confidence
FDF’s latest data shows that the proportion of UK manufacturers who were pessimistic about business conditions declined in Q4 2019, with more reporting improved business confidence than in any other quarter of the year.
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Recommendations made for government’s future UK trade policy
Recommendations for the government’s future UK trade policy have been made by organisations from across the food and drink supply chain.
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FDF and Santander launch Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The report highlights issues for the industry including exports and developing markets, increasing automation, sustainable packaging and health and diet.
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FDF calls on next UK government to prioritise food and drink sector
To ensure resilience in the UK food system, the FDF has said that the industry must remain competitive and improve productivity, and that resilience underpins the efforts of the industry, ensuring it can provide affordable food to consumers and shoppers.
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FDF urges against UK temporary tariff regime updates
The government has published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime for a no-deal Brexit, but the FDF's Policy Manager warns that it will be "catastrophic."
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Tackling carbon neutrality one bite at a time
Carbon neutrality is an imperative global goal to halt global warming, but it can also significantly benefit a company’s performance, as Mark Chadwick explains here.
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Food industry asks for Brexit no-deal competition waiver
The UK food industry has requested from the government that it waive aspects of competition law after a no-deal Brexit.
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Food industry warns UK Environment Minister on Brexit crisis
Numerous food associations have put forward a letter to the Environment Secretary detailing how consultations should be set back for review.
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FDF members report reduction in water consumption and CO2 emissions
The FDF has recently published a report detailing the steps taken by its members to help deliver a more sustainable food system.
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UK food sector still seeking clarity in wake of draft Brexit agreement
"Businesses need time to be able to implement and test any proposed Brexit agreement," says Dairy UK chairman.
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Significant cost to manufacturers as a result of ‘no-deal’ stockpiling
Food manufacturers and businesses are currently facing rising costs in relation for food stockpiling in case of a 'no-deal' Brexit.
