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FDF Scotland is structured so that it is able to respond to the issues and challenges shaping the world in which our members operate.
Our technical expertise and deep understanding of industry issues, as well as a
clear focus on the policy areas that have the biggest impact on the industry,
ensures we are well placed to deliver results for our members.
Our membership comprises manufacturers of all sizes as well as trade
associations dealing with specific sectors of the industry. In representing the
interests
of our members, we are focusing on the following core priorities:
Exiting
the EU
FDF is focused on influencing negotiations and making sure food and drink -
the UK's largest
manufacturing sector - is viewed as an economic priority by the UK and Scottish
Governments.
Diet and
health in Scotland
FDF Scotland and our members take the health of the Scottish people and wider
population very
seriously - particularly in relation to rising obesity levels. Obesity is a
complicated issue and there is
no single solution. A balanced, evidence-based approach covering diet,
education
and lifestyle is
needed to make a real difference.
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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.
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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,
we
need 19,000 new
recruits by 2024 to meet the skills need of the sector. Therefore promoting
careers in food and drink
is a top priority.
Through our skills initiative - A Future in Food, we help educators, students and parents better understand the food
and drink industry in Scotland, highlight the wide variety of careers on offer
and the routes to access
them.
Underpinning all this work is our commitment to communicate effectively
industry's values, concerns and achievements to all stakeholders.
We are always looking at ways of improving further the services we offer to our
members to ensure we continue to deliver outstanding results for them in ever
more challenging circumstances.