The FDF’s members have access to unrivalled policy insight and expertise affecting food and drink manufacturing across the UK. Our core strength is our deep understanding of industry issues, which ensures we are well placed to deliver results for our members.
FDF Scotland works with policy and communications experts from across the FDF to help members navigate the complex and fast evolving policy landscape and keep you abreast of the latest developments in Scotland and across the UK.
FDF Scotland is proud to be part of the Scotland Food & Drink partnership – a unique collaboration between industry organisations from across the food supply chain, Scottish Government and its agencies.
We are proud to have been involved in the development of the the partnership's new ambitious 10-year strategy: ‘Sustaining Scotland. Supplying the world'. We will be an integral part of its delivery. Our ambition is to make Scotland the best place in the world to own, operate, and work for a food and drink business.
What we do
Environmental sustainability
Our members have continued to significantly reduce carbon emissions and water consumption, as part of their commitment to reduce our environmental impact.
Plastics & packaging
The UK food and drink industry relies on packaging to help protect food, prevent food waste, and contribute to wider sustainability goals.
Food processing
Food processing ensures we have easy access to a wide range of delicious, nutritious and safe food and drink for families whatever their budget.
Cross Party Group on Food
FDF Scotland provides the Secretariat for the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Food - a policy forum bringing together stakeholders from across the food chain to discuss the key food issues in Scotland.
Diet and health
Scottish food and drink producers are playing a key role in enabling consumers to achieve a healthy balanced diet. Our Reformulation team is helping small to medium sized food companies to make their food healthier.
People and employment
Having a skilled, engaged workforce is vital to running a successful food and drink business and will help secure the future of the Scottish food and drink industry.
Business insights and economics
The Scottish food and drink manufacturing industry is Scotland’s largest manufacturing sector, employing 48,000 people in communities across the country and with an annual turnover of £10.3 billion.
Trade
The FDF informs the Government’s trade and export policy priorities and provides advice to its members on trade policy and customs issues.
Incident prevention and management
The FDF is proactively engaged with members and regulators on incident prevention and horizon scanning for emerging issues, to inform industry’s own activity to maintain the assurance and integrity of its products and supply chains.
Innovation Gateway
Innovation support from across the UK that enables you and your business to get connected with the organisations and people best placed to help you.
Get involved
We organise seminars, briefings and workshops throughout the year. These are a great way to network with peers across the industry and share ideas and best practices.
We also facilitate events that allow our members to have a close dialogue with senior retailers and other important stakeholders.