Food exports to the EU drop by almost a quarter compared to pre-Brexit. Food exports to the EU have dropped by almost a quarter (23.4%) over the last five years […]
FDF urges government to back £50bn growth plan for UK’s largest manufacturing sector. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is calling on government to partner with Britain’s largest manufacturing sector to […]
Food and Drink Federation respond to food price inflation. Food and drink inflation is up to 4.9% in October ahead of the crucial Christmas period. Karen Betts, Chief Executive, The Food […]
Food manufacturers reveal Budget concerns, as confidence plummets to -60%. Business confidence amongst food and drink manufacturers dropped to -60% in the third quarter of 2025, down from -40% in […]
Food exports show green shoots of growth, as UK businesses target non-EU markets. New data from The Food and Drink Federation shows an uplift in food trade, with export volumes […]
FDF drives food industry sustainability progress with new toolkits. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is helping pave the sector’s way to a more sustainable food system with the release […]
Bank of England rate change: Food industry response. Comment from the Food and Drink Federation in response to the Bank of England’s rate change and references to food and drink inflation. […]
As UK food and drink exports continue to flatline, new data shows opportunities to turn the tide. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest Trade Snapshot reveals the continued struggle to recover lost […]
Salmon Scotland welcomes UK-EU deal to cut Brexit red tape. Salmon Scotland, which represents the UK’s biggest food export, said yesterday’s UK–EU trade deal would reduce costly delays and red tape […]
UK food and drink manufacturers urge Government to support industry’s growth ambitions, as new report reveals sector’s £37bn contribution. A new report from the Food and Drink Federation highlights the […]
FDF launches ‘Ingredients for Growth’ to tackle sharp decline in business confidence among food and drink manufacturers. Confidence among food and drink manufacturers has rapidly declined this year, down to […]
Karen Graley appointed head of EPR Producer Responsibility Organisation. Karen Graley has been announced as Head of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme’s Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO). Karen brings a […]
Food and drink inflation industry response. Comment from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), which represents the UK’s food and drink manufacturers, in response to the latest food and (non-alcoholic) […]
Food and drink manufacturers spotlight UK’s global leadership in healthy product innovation, but call for more government support. UK food and drink is a world leader in healthier product innovation, […]
FDF launches new guidance to help food manufacturers prevent allergen-related recalls. The Food and Drink Federation has launched new guidance to help food manufacturers prevent, manage, and investigate food allergen-related incidents or […]
Food and drink businesses are bouncing back, but Government action needed to unlock full growth potential. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its Q2 State of Industry Report, which […]
UK Food and drink businesses struggling to maintain growth in export market. Concerns are growing that UK Government proposals on mandatory ‘not for EU’ labelling could foster further declines in […]