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The Food and Drink Federation is the voice of the UK food and drink industry, the largest manufacturing sector in the country. Its sector directly employs almost 440,000 people, and as many as 1.2 million in ancillary services. It accounts for 14% of the UK's total manufacturing sector by value, and it's an invaluable partner to British agriculture, buying two thirds of what farmers produce. Membership comprises manufacturers of all sizes, as well as trade associations dealing with specific sectors of the industry.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) campaign, Taste Success, has scooped the Silver Laurus award for the most outstanding production achieved with a budget or £15,000 or less at the IVCA Awards.
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To mark the United Nation’s World Water Day 2013, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new awareness raising video featuring Water Minister Richard Benyon.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has commented on the UK budget and welcomes the new measures.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has reported that total UK food and non-alcoholic drink exports remained at £12.1bn in 2012 – in line with the 2011 figure.
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To promote science and engineering among young people, Bosch Packaging Technology will take part in the Big Bang Fair, London (UK), in partnership with Nestlé UK and the Food and Drink Federation.
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The UK’s first accredited engineering degree dedicated entirely to food and drink manufacturing has been launched by the minister of state for agriculture and food, David Heath MP.
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The FDF has said that the recommendations from new report which calls for budget 2013 to implement a sugary drinks duty, will have a negative affect upon families who are already struggling.
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Soft drinks brands Lucozade and Ribena will reduce the amount of sugar and calories in their products by up to 10% as part of the UK government’s drive to curb obesity levels.
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Food and drink manufacturers have trebled the number of apprenticeships across the industry, beating an original target to double before the end of 2012.
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The FDF is celebrating five years of success in reducing the environmental impacts of food production, while also increasing production to meet growing demand, here and in export markets.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed the changes to capital allowances and the intention to further reduce the rate of corporation tax in the UK.
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According to the latest Confidence survey from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), business leaders in the food and drink sector recognise a tough Christmas trading period lies ahead.
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The food and drink industry has signed up to a national (UK) statement pledging to work with other industries with the stated ambition of sourcing 100% sustainable palm oil by 2015.
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The food and drink industry was today praised by Lord Smith, chairman of the Environment Agency, for cutting the environmental costs of feeding Britain.
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An independent report examining ways of further reducing salt in foods has been published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
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As Defra unveils the findings of the year-long Green Food Project, FDF has said that the work sets a clear course for action to meet the wider global challenges of future food security.
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Sheffield Hallam University is to partner the UK food and drink industry in the development of the country’s first dedicated food and drink engineering degree.
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FDF has revealed that students, and careers advisors will get the chance to see behind the scenes at some of Britain’s food and drink manufacturing companies as part of ‘See Inside Manufacturing.’
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Experts from Oxford University have called for sugary drinks to be taxed at a level of around 20% in the UK, as one measure to encourage healthier diets and help tackle the obesity crisis in the UK.
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The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Food and Drink Manufacturing met to discuss how food and drink exports can be a significant driver for economic growth.
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The Scottish Food and Drink Federation's (SFDF) Schools Programme, A Future in Food, has secured ongoing funding from the Scottish government worth £270,000 over three years.
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The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is to give evidence to the Environment Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee on the Welfare of Laying Hens Directive.
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A new undergraduate degree course for UK food and drink manufacturing will revolutionise the delivery of engineering into the industry.
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Half of the respondents to a consumer survey have registered a reduction in food packaging according to research by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF).
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Food and Drink Federation (FDF)’s director general Melanie Leech has responded to the chancellor’s budget.
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FDF director of competitiveness, Angela Coleshill has responded to the news that the UK government will be investing £15m in new research projects to stimulate growth in the UK’s food industries.
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The food industry has responded to the news that the UK government will be providing an extra £1bn for businesses seeking support.
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The UK's Food and Drink Federation has responded to today's Health Select Committee report.
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Farmers All Natural Creamery in Wellman, Iowa is voluntarily recalling whole milk with an expiration date of October 22, 2011, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.
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The FDF's Angela Coleshill responds to the news that UK environment secretary Caroline Spelman is raising the profile of careers in the food industry.
