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  • 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.

  • First Quarter Food and Drink Exports grow by 5.5% to £5.2 billion

    Our latest export statistics reveal that Q1 2018 exports of food and drink have grown by 5.5% to £5.2bn, from £5.0bn in Q1 2017.

    Total exports to EU markets (+8.2%) grew faster than those to non-EU markets (+1.2%).

    Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, FDF, said:
    “Food and drink exports showed continued growth in January-March 2018. This growth was based on robust demand for the UK's high-quality products. Much of the demand comes from nearby markets, as demonstrated by strong growth to EU27 countries. There are also significant opportunities further afield. However, these require more specialist in-market support."

    Latest Statistics: 2018 - Q1

    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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