FDF revises food inflation forecast to at least 9% by the end of 2026. FDF has revised its food inflation forecast upwards and now expects it to reach over 9% […]
Food and Drink Federation comment on February inflation figures. Food and drink inflation at 3.3% in February 2026. Karen Betts, Chief Executive, The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said: “While […]
Economic contribution of UK food and drink manufacturing revealed. New data reveals food and drink manufacturing’s £42bn contribution to the UK economy, providing almost half a million jobs right across […]
National Apprenticeship Week 2026. National Apprenticeship Week 2026 shines a spotlight on the next generation of talent powering the UK seafood industry. National Apprenticeship Week 2026, which runs from February […]
Food and drink manufacturers set out top priorities for government to support UK food manufacturers in new EU trade agreement. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has set out ten […]
Seafish to host Man Overboard Awareness events across UK. Essential safety training for fishing crews to tackle the leading cause of fatalities at sea Fishermen are being urged to sign-up to training events […]
Supermarkets see sales of sustainable seafood soar. UK retailers enjoyed rapid growth in sales of certified sustainable seafood last year (2024-25) thanks in large part to almost two thirds (63%) […]
Funding available to help fishing crews build skills and stay safe at sea. Support for safety training, qualifications and career progression Fishermen, vessel crew or those looking to enter the […]
Three weeks to go – Fish, Trace, Ship – UK seafood industry must be ready by 8 January. With just three weeks remaining until new EU, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated […]
Scottish salmon accelerates entry into Korean market following UK–Korea free trade agreement. The market environment for Scottish salmon exports to South Korea is expected to improve significantly following the conclusion […]
Seafish announces restructuring plans. Seafish, the body that supports the UK seafood industry, has announced plans to restructure parts of the organisation to ensure it continues to deliver the best […]
New guidance issued to support fishing industry employers. Changes to UK immigration policy likely to prompt immediate workforce planning. Seafish has released new guidance to help fishing industry employers navigate […]
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 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 […]
Seafood report shows UK import and export levels on the rise. Catch to plate analysis of nation’s industry released by Seafish. Seafish has published the UK’s only annual report which offers an analysis of […]
Don’t be caught out – Fish, Trace, Ship. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is advising the UK seafood industry to urgently check out the EU’s expanded definition of processing to […]
Welsh fishing and aquaculture sectors encouraged to share carbon emissions data. New baseline research will support the seafood industry stay on-track to reach net-zero targets. Fishing vessel owners and aquaculture operators […]
UK Seafood Conference on consumption. The UK Seafood Conference on consumption, brought together leaders from across the seafood supply chain for a landmark day of collaboration, insight and ambition. Hosted at […]
Waitrose rolling out the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool across its seafood supply chain. UK retailer reinforces its commitment to net-zero emissions targets. Waitrose has announced plans to adopt the Seafood […]