FOOD AND DRINK FEDERATION SCOTLAND COMMENT ON RESIGNATION OF SCOTLAND’S FIRST MINISTER

Food and Drink Federation Scotland comment on resignation of Scotland’s First Minister. Statement from Food and Drink Federation Scotland in response to Humza Yousaf announcing his resignation as First Minister

Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Chief Executive Officer David Thomson said:

“Scotland has a fantastic food and drink industry, supporting everyone’s daily lives and providing great jobs and careers across the country. Our success is central to driving sustainable economic growth for Scotland.

“We need a stable Scottish Government to provide the confidence needed for manufacturers to invest in making their businesses more resilient, productive and sustainable.”

“We look forward to an early meeting with the new First Minister – once appointed – to discuss how we can work together to ensure the future success of Scotland’s food and drink industry.”

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About FDF Scotland

FDF Scotland is the voice of the UK’s vibrant and resilient food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland – with more than 1,000 members of all sizes across the UK.

The FDF was set up over 100 years ago. FDF Scotland – a division of the FDF – was established in 1999 to ensure their members views and concerns are heard by the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, other policy makers and the media.

They have successfully contributed to policy making and legislative development, championing their members’ views – large and small – on the critical issues that are important to their businesses.

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