The UK food and drink industry is operating in an increasingly global context and to stay competitive it must be constantly innovating. The FDF provides a hub where innovative ideas can come alive. Whether the driver is health and wellness, sustainability or something else, the FDF can be central to your ambitions.

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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.

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Automation and manufacturing technology

Automation is likely to be a key development in food manufacturing as part of the need to increase efficiency and productivity.

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Funding

The FDF maintains close ties to funding bodies, as well as researchers and businesses with specialist knowledge in various innovation areas.

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Low carbon technology

As the UK embraces Net Zero Carbon targets, low carbon technology will be an important area for development.

Latest updates

Consultation launch on Phase 3 of Industrial Energy Transformation fund

To watch the webinar on Governments consultation launch (5th July) on a third phase of the IETF – please view here. The slides can also be accessed here. The webinar and slides cover the proposed scope, eligibility rules and application process for sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. The scheme will be open for new applications in early 2024. FDF will be preparing a response to the consultation.

5th July webinar on Industrial Energy Transformation Fund – Phase 3

On 5th July at 10am, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) will be hosting a webinar on  Phase 3 of the IETF worth £185m. They will present on the proposed scope, eligibility rules and application process for sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions through increased energy efficiency and decarbonisation. There will be Q&A during the webinar and an opportunity for attendees to provide comments through facilitated discussion groups. To register for the webinar, please visit the DESNZ registration site.

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Innovation Gateway: connecting businesses to technology

Find out more about our online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to adopt new technology.

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Three Scottish companies shortlisted for FDF Awards

Three of Scotland’s leading food and drink manufacturers have been nominated for the FDF Awards 2022, which celebrate exceptional talent, excellence and innovation in the industry.

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