13 March 2019 FDF response to the Meaningful Vote on the Government's proposed Brexit deal Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: In response to this evening's Meaningful Vote on the Government's proposed Brexit …
28 February 2019 Food and Drink Federation response to the latest Brexit amendment votes Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: Ian Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said: “It is encouraging that Parliament has taken an important …
26 February 2019 Back to list of articles Scottish Primary schools are challenged to create an innovative, healthy dish – using Scottish produce - for their school meal. The 2019 Braw Lunch-Brake Challenge launched today (26 February) – it is open to …
20 February 2019 FDF response to CMA provisional findings Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: FDF response to CMA provisional findings Please find below the FDF comment on the CMA provisional findings on the proposed …
14 February 2019 Food and Drink Federation response to the defeat of the government's Brexit motion Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: Ian Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said: “The defeat of the Government motion …
30 January 2019 FDF response to Brexit deal vote Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: Food and Drink Federation response to Brexit Commons' Votes Responding to events tonight in the House of Commons, FDF Chief Executive, …
30 January 2019 Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: Wales's best loved food and drink brands gathered at Cardiff Castle last night for the official launch of Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Cymru. Representing the Welsh …
28 January 2019 FDF members report reduction in CO2 emissions and water consumption Back to list of articles The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has today published its annual sustainability progress report, outlining the steps taken by members to deliver …
21 January 2019 Food and Drink Federation response to scrapping of fee for EU Settlement Scheme Back to list of articles Please find the Food and Drink Federation statement regarding the scrapping of the fee for the EU Settlement Scheme below. Ian Wright …
15 January 2019 Brexit deal vote statement Back to list of articles FDF issued the following press notice Responding to the vote on the Prime Minister's Brexit deal, FDF Chief Executive, Ian Wright CBE said: “The Prime Minister’s deal has been …
14 January 2019 Back to list of articles Tim Rycroft, FDF Chief Operating Officer, said: “Announcing this consultation today is grossly insensitive and a monumental distraction when so many food businesses are facing into the abyss of a no-deal Brexit. It …
9 January 2019 Back to list of articles Today, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has submitted their members' response to the Scottish Government's consultation on restricting the promotions of food and drink products: 'Reducing health …
21 December 2018 Back to list of articles Dear member, We have been made aware that the Chief Medical Officer, Dame Sally Davies, is due to publish an annual report tomorrow, in which she is calling for a “unified approach to revolutionise health by 2040”. …
10 December 2018 Food and Drink Federation response to Prime Minister's statement Back to list of articles Dear member, FDF has issued the following press notice: Responding to the Prime Minister's statement today, Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive, …
6 December 2018 UK Food and Drink exports reach £16.4bn in first nine months of 2018 Back to list of articles Food and drink exports increased by 1.8% to £16.4bn from January to September 2018, when compared to the same period in 2017 Exports of branded …
30 November 2018 Back to list of articles Twenty-one of the country's leading business organisations have written a joint letter to Scottish Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay MSP, urging him to scrap the proposed new business rates levy on out of town …
16 November 2018 Back to list of articles Commenting on the news that Michael Gove is to remain in post, Ian Wright CBE, Chief Executive of the Food and Drink Federation said: “A rare piece of very good news in a chaotic week. Mr Gove provides an abundance …
15 November 2018 Food and Drink Federation response to possible Brexit agreement Back to list of articles Food and Drink Federation response to possible Brexit agreement Speaking about the possibility of a Brexit agreement, FDF Chief Executive, Ian Wright …
30 October 2018 Back to list of articles Please see below a press release regarding the publication of FDF's quarterly confidence survey. The survey found that more than a third of food and drink manufacturers are facing increased costs as a result of …
29 October 2018 FDF response to Autumn Budget Back to list of articles FDF has issued the following press notice: FDF response to Autumn Budget Ian Wright CBE, FDF Chief Executive said: “Food and drink manufacturers – 97% of whom are SMEs - will welcome …
