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  • Breaking the chain

    Businesses in 'farm to fork' supply chain reveal workforce concerns in landmark Brexit survey

    • Almost half (47%) of businesses surveyed said EU nationals were considering leaving the UK due to uncertainty surrounding their future.
    • Over a third (36%) of businesses surveyed said they would become unviable if they had no access to EU workers.
    • Almost a third (31%) of businesses surveyed had seen EU nationals leave since the EU referendum.
    • 17% of respondents said they would look to relocate overseas if they had no access to EU nationals.

    In light of the findings, the survey includes a number of key recommendations to Government.

    View the report: Breaking the chain

  • Bathgate Academy students

    Bathgate Academy raise money for local charity as part of food challenge

    Lucky shoppers from TESCO in Bathgate took home some tasty Scotch Beef PGI burgers in exchange for a donation to charity. This fundraising event was organised by pupils from Bathgate Academy.

    This event was set up as part of successful partnership between Bathgate Academy and leading Broxburn-based beef processor AK Stoddart. AK Stoddart challenged teams of S2 students from the Academy to produce a new Scotch Beef PGI burger to be part of their product range.

    AK Stoddart produced the winning Chinese inspired burger: 'Beef Spice and Everything Nice' - created by Adam Rayer, Adam Bradley and Finlay Campbell.

    Read the full article

  • Masterchef winner judges Scottish schools challenge

    On 31 May teams of pupils from primary schools across Scotland took part in a cook-off judged by a team of 'dragons' - including MasterChef: The Professionals winner Gary MacLean.

    This event held at City of Glasgow College was the final of a national competition run jointly by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, Education Scotland, ASSIST FM and sponsored by Brakes Scotland.

    The competition challenged pupils to create a new innovative 'one-pot dish' that could be sold in Scottish schools as a standalone product or as part of a school meal.

    St Margaret's R.C Primary, Fife, won the competition with their Sunday Roast Pie.

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  • Call for sugar alternatives

    FDF has joined forces with the British Retail Consortium (BRC) to put a call out to manufacturers and suppliers who have products or ingredients that can help to reduce the sugar content in other products.

    These will be included in a database of sugar alternatives and sugar reduced products for FDF and BRC members to use as part of their sugar reduction efforts.

    More information

    To have a product included, complete the online form.

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    FDF's Chief Scientific Officer Helen Munday explains Public Health England's Sugar reduction drive, what it involves and what it will mean for retailers, manufacturers, restaurant and café owners, as well as consumers.

  • Grant Thornton report reveals untapped potential of UK food and drink manufacturing industry

    A new Food and Drink Federation (FDF) commissioned industry-wide report by Grant Thornton has highlighted key growth opportunities for the food and drink industry, the UK's largest manufacturing sector.

    The report, which is to be launched at FDF's parliamentary reception, also explores the obstacles the industry faces, the unique geographical spread of the sector and its importance to the wider UK economy.

    Read our press release

    View the executive summary

    Download the full report

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    Food and Drink Industry Dinner 2017

    Our annual networking event of the year.

    Attended by around 500 guests, it attracted the best known global brands and the UK's most ambitious, successful SMEs.

  • New resource to help pupils in Scotland understand food labels

    FDF and FDF Scotland, as well as their members from food and drink companies across the country are committed to helping people make informed choices about food.

    FDF Scotland has launched a new resource to help teachers and pupils understand food labels.

    Download understanding and using food labels presentation

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Our Priorities

Careers in food and drink A career in food and drink offers varied opportunities, good pay, exciting prospects and a bright future. However the food and drink manufacturing industry faces a skills gap. Therefore promoting careers in food and drink is a top priority.

Health and Wellbeing The food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland continues to respond to society's concerns about the health of the nation, particularly in relation to rising obesity levels, and we are absolutely committed to playing a positive role in this debate.

Sustainability Sustainability is about achieving a better quality of life for everyone. Our members are committed to making a significant contribution to improving the environment.

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.

Find out more