Food and drink manufacturers' response to the General Election 2015
8 May 2015
Food and drink manufacturers' response to the General Election 2015
Ian Wright, Director General at the Food and Drink Federation, said: "With thriving exports, huge creativity and diversity amongst our members, FDF will bang the drum louder than ever before to ensure that the sector's contribution to the country is recognised and resourced sufficiently.
"Accounting for 15.7% of the total manufacturing sector by turnover and employing around 400,000 people across the UK, the food and drink industry is a national asset.
"As the voice of the largest manufacturing sector – food and drink, FDF has a long history of constructive partnership with UK governments. Given its economic contribution, which includes £21.5bn of gross value added to the national economy each year, we will continue to work to unlock shared value for the sector, society and the economy."
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