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21 August 2017
BRC Global Standards has today published the first edition of a Global Guidance
on Migration from
Packaging Materials into Food. More about BRC Global Standards publishes food packaging materials guidance
18 August 2017
The first half of 2017 saw exports of all UK food and drink grow to
£10.2bn, up
8.5% on H1 2016. More about UK Food and Drink exports see record growth in H1 2017
16 August 2017
FDF response to the publication today of the position paper on Northern Ireland
and the Republic of Ireland. More about FDF response to the Government's position paper on future UK relations with the Republic of Ireland
15 August 2017
"“The UK Government's drive for greater clarity on the Brexit process is
most
welcome. The proposals for an interim customs regime, if they can be agreed, go
some way in protecting business from a 'cliff edge'." More about FDF Response to the Government's paper on customs arrangements
15 August 2017
Retailers and manufacturers are calling on suppliers from across the food and
drink industry to help identify sugar alternatives in a bid to improve public
health by reducing the amount of sugars in food and drink products. More about Food businesses target sugar alternatives to improve public health
26 July 2017
The FDF has announced the shortlist for the Regional Growth Business category of
the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2017. The category is split by geographical
area and sponsored by Grant Thornton UK LLP. More about FDF Awards 2017 - Regional Growth Business shortlist
20 July 2017
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the shortlist for the Food and
Drink Federation Awards 2017. Taking place on Thursday 21 September at The
Brewery in London, the annual awards celebrate the success of the food and drink
manufacturing industry and the dedication of the people who work in it. More about FDF Awards 2017 - Awards Shortlist highlights very best of Food and Drink Industry
19 July 2017
In a joint letter, signatories from 26 representative bodies from across the UK
food and drink supply chain have agreed 10 key priorities for the negotiations
with the EU to protect the UK’s food security and our world leading food
and farming sector More about UK food and drink supply chain outlines Brexit priorities
10 July 2017
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. More about Grant Thornton report reveals untapped potential of UK food and drink manufacturing industry
30 June 2017
Ian Wright CBE, FDF Director General, comments on the introduction of new
Committee of
Advertising Practice (CAP) rules banning the advertising of high fat, salt or
sugar (HFSS) food or drink products in children's media from 1 July. More about Food industry welcomes new rules on advertising coming into force