The global food system is set to face unprecedented pressures over the coming decades as demand for resources and the effects of climate change intensify.
The FDF and our members are fully committed to cutting CO2 emissions, promoting efficient water use, building a more circular economy for packaging, embedding environmental standards in transport practices and reducing food waste. We also want to increase understanding of sustainable supply chains and natural capital.
The FDF responds to a wide range of consultations on issues that are important to our members including on environmental sustainability. View our consultation responses
Net Zero support for Scotland
FDF Scotland’s Strategic Net Zero Response Programme is providing practical support to the Scottish food and drink industry on its journey to net zero.
Ambition 2025
Ambition 2025 sets out the FDF's vision for a thriving, responsible and sustainable UK food and drink industry.
Climate change agreements
Climate Change Agreements agreed with the Environment Agency provide CCL tax discounts in return for reducing energy use and CO2 emissions.
Food waste
Food waste is a priority for UK food and drink industry, with a focus on driving out inefficiency to prevent waste and surpluses from occurring.
Plastics & packaging
The UK food and drink industry relies on packaging to help protect food, prevent food waste, and contribute to wider sustainability goals.
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Report: Eating into household budgets: the Government’s recipe for food price inflation
20 July 2021
This report looks at the impact UK Government policies will have on food prices for both our food and drink manufacturing businesses and our household shopping baskets across the UK.
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