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Here are the latest news stories from FDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when FDF issues a press release, please send an email to: [email protected].

4 August 2016

FDF News: FDF response to Children's Food Campaign comments on sports sponsorship

It has come to our attention that the Children’s Food Campaign/Sustain is to
issue a press release attacking FDF Director General Ian Wright’s recent
comments
in Campaign magazine on the role brands play in supporting sports events. More about FDF response to Children's Food Campaign comments on sports sponsorship

4 August 2016

Press Release: New advice for food & drink producers on reducing sugars

At a time when shoppers are increasingly looking to reduce sugars in their
diets, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is helping small producers who are
considering reformulation but don’t know where to start to take the first step. More about New advice for food & drink producers on reducing sugars

27 July 2016

Press Release: Talent from across Food and Drink sector recognised in FDF Awards shortlist

The food and drink sector’s hallmarks are the outstanding talent, creativity and
passion demonstrated by the people and businesses involved in this vibrant part
of the economy. With this in mind, the Food and Drink Federation Awards 2016
will showcase and celebrate the best of this growing sector. More about Talent from across Food and Drink sector recognised in FDF Awards shortlist

26 July 2016

Press Release: FDF to host first Food Industry Roundtable on future UK-EU relationship

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), alongside leading food and drink industry
trade associations, will set out the issues and opportunities presented by the
vote to leave the European Union at a joint industry and Government roundtable. More about FDF to host first Food Industry Roundtable on future UK-EU relationship

13 July 2016

Press Release: UK food & drink calls on new PM to safeguard UK competitiveness

In an open letter to the incoming Prime Minister, the Food and Drink Federation
(FDF) today set out food and drink manufacturers’ key priorities for the
negotiations on the UK’s new relationship with the European Union. More about UK food & drink calls on new PM to safeguard UK competitiveness

5 July 2016

Press Release: FDF Convention 2016: FDF Director General's speech

Today, the Food and Drink Federation’s first ever FDF Convention is being held
at Willis Towers Watson. Speakers will hail from Nestlé, Spar UK, Tesco, Mars
UK,
Mondeléz International, Coca-Cola GB, Weetabix, Agrico, HSBC, McCain Foods,
Seabrook Crisps, and Kantar Worldpanel. Environment Secretary Liz Truss will
also
address delegates. More about FDF Convention 2016: FDF Director General's speech

4 July 2016

Press Release: Attracting talent into food industry "Never more urgent" – Dame Fiona Kendrick

As industry faces an unprecedented set of challenges, senior leaders in food and
drink have announced the launch of a major project designed to help the sector
boost productivity. More about Attracting talent into food industry "Never more urgent" – Dame Fiona Kendrick

28 June 2016

Press Release: FDF attends post-Referendum Business Roundtable

Ian Wright CBE, Director General of the Food and Drink Federation,
represented UK food and drink manufacturing at the first meeting of Britain’s
business
leaders since the EU Referendum hosted by Rt Hon Sajid Javid, Business
Secretary. More about FDF attends post-Referendum Business Roundtable

24 June 2016

FDF News: UK Food Industry responds to the leave vote in UK's Referendum

Ian Wright CBE, Director General of the Food and Drink Federation, the voice of
the UK’s largest manufacturing sector – food and drink, responds to the
vote to
leave in the UK’s EU Referendum. More about UK Food Industry responds to the leave vote in UK's Referendum