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  • Santander our new corporate partner

    We are pleased to announce a new corporate partnership with Santander, one of our long-standing affiliate members.

    Santander has been active in supporting food and drink manufacturers around the exports agenda and trade missions and has previously partnered with FDF on a trade mission to India. Further trade missions are planned for late 2018/19.

    The new partnership expands on the work that Santander has already undertaken with FDF members and includes support for projects including a report publication; the 2019 FDF Awards; webinars; the launch of FDF Cymru and a range of other activity.The 2019 awards will open for entries in November 2018.

    For further information about FDF corporate partnerships email nicki.hunt@fdf.org.uk

  • The Braw Lunch-Brake Challenge

    The Braw Lunch-Brake Challenge challenged primary 5, 6 and 7 pupils from across Scotland to create an innovative new dish – which includes local Scottish produce - for their school dinner.

    The final challenge took place on 12 June 2018 at City of Glasgow College. St Ninians RC Primary in West Lothian won the competition with their Hamelujah and Eggtastic Pie. Congratulations to all those that applied and to the finalists – standards were very high this year.

  • 2018 FDF Awards winners announced

    The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards 2018, which took place last night at The Royal Lancaster, London, brought together over 500 guests to celebrate the food and drink manufacturing industry's contribution to the UK.

    Jay Rayner, celebrity restaurant critic and food journalist for The Observer, hosted the event which was sponsored by headline partner Santander Corporate & Commercial.

    “Warm congratulations to each of the winners of FDF Awards. Our wonderful dynamic industry dictates that every category is closely fought. So, while winning is a significant achievement, every entrant should be proud of their contribution to UK food and drink." Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation

    View winning case studies

    View photos from the ceremony

    View full press release

  • Greater export support needed to compete with European rivals

    Our latest export statistics reveal export statistics show that in the first half of 2018, UK exports of all food and drink hit £10.68bn, up 5.1% on the same period in 2017, led by growth to the EU27.

    Exports to EU countries (+7.3%) grew at a faster rate than those to non-EU countries (+1.6%).

    However, UK export growth to Japan and the US is being outpaced by both Spain and Ireland, and more support is needed.

    Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, Food and Drink Federation, said: “This analysis of UK food and drink exports in the first half of this year reveals several great success stories and a number of areas with room for growth. Food and drink sales are flying the flag for the UK around the world. However, some of our competitors are outshining us." View full press release »

    Latest Statistics: 2018 - H1

    UK industry export case studies

    

Our Priorities

Exiting the EU FDF is focused on influencing negotiations and making sure food and drink is viewed as an economic priority by the UK and Scottish Governments.

Diet and Health in Scotland Our members are working in partnership with government and other stakeholders to limit portion sizes, reformulate products and educate consumers about the food they are eating.

Sustainability Our members are committed to making a significant contribution to improving the environment.

Careers in food and drink We are promoting the variety of careers in food and drink and the routes to access them.

A Future in Food

A Future in Food

FDF Scotland works with industry and partners to promote the variety of careers in food and drink. We have many free resources that can be used in the classroom and at careers events.

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