This website uses cookies to operate and deliver a good service for you. To find out more about cookies on this website and how to delete or block these, see our privacy and cookies policy. Accessibility: A A A FDF SFDF Label TasteSuccess FDF Members Search Home Food and Drink Federation Representing the UK's biggest manufacturing sector Sign inAbout FDFNewsMembershipFacts and statsEvents and trainingPublications FDF at Labour Party Conference 2015 The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) hosted a joint FDF NFU fringe open event at this year's Labour Party Conference titled, 'How do we best develop a National Food Strategy for the UK'. At the event, FDF's Director General Ian Wright set out what food and drink producers need from Government's Food and Farming 25-year Plan in order to maximise their competitiveness and grow sustainably. The event brought together the following panelists: New Shadow Minister for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Nick Smith MP, Former Defra Minister Angela Smith MP, NFU President Meurig Raymond MBE, NFU Deputy President Minette Batters, and FDF Director General Ian Wright CBE. Julia Glotz, Managing Editor of The Grocer, chaired the discussion. Read full press release Highlights from the FDF Awards 2015 ceremony FDF Awards Ceremony Honours Top Industry Performers The prestigious Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Awards recognised outstanding individuals, ambitious initiatives and growing food and drink businesses for their contribution to the economy, community and environment. TV's Hardeep Singh Kohli took to the stage at London's The Brewery on the 7th September to present winners with their trophies at a ceremony packed with the leaders of the UK food and drink industry. Read the full press release See the winner stories View photos from 2015 FDF Awards How to Successfully Export in the Food and Drink Industry 19 October 2015, Food and Drink Federation, London WC2B 5JJ Join us for an event where we examine how & when to export, as well as exploring the potential risks & opportunities which come from exporting into new markets. Topics include: What are the export trends and what do they mean for UK companies? What support is available and how can you make the most of it? Putting international sales at the core of an established business model Speakers include: Green Seed Group, UKTI, Food and Drink Exporters Association and the winner of the FDF Exporter of the Year Award Delamere Dairy. Don't miss out: book your place now FDF Health and Wellbeing Report 2015 Health and Wellbeing report 2015 Food and drink is a unique source of pleasure for many and is an essential part of daily life for all. Consumers rely on the industry to provide them with access to safe, nutritious and affordable food on a daily basis, making food and drink the largest manufacturing sector in the UK. FDF and its members have a commitment to help consumers achieve a balanced diet within a healthy lifestyle, informed by robust, up-to-date science. In this brochure, we bring together a handful of the achievements of food and drink businesses in the UK. Ian Wright Director General, FDF Read the FDF Health and Wellbeing Report 2015 Gluten Labelling Best Practice: How To Label Pre-Packed Foods Which Include Cereals Containing Gluten FDF launches gluten labelling guide The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new best practice guide to help manufacturers adhere to the Food Information to Consumers (FIC) Regulation and to provide consumers with clear and consistent allergens labelling. The FIC Regulation brought changes to the way allergen information is provided and emphasised on pre-packaged foods. 'Gluten Labelling Best Practice: How to label pre-packaged foods which include cereals containing gluten' has been developed by the FDF with support from Coeliac UK, Anaphylaxis Campaign and the British Retail Consortium. Read the full press release Better nutrition and taste through recipe change Food sector innovators seek to inspire in new video series Britain's food and drink producers must ramp up efforts to attract the next generation of nutrition experts, development chefs and innovation specialists if they are to continue leading the world in developing new, exciting and healthier products. Some of the country's most successful brands have teamed up to produce a series of behind-the-scenes short-films that aim to build awareness of the people and processes involved in creating the food and drink on sale today. View all three short films Quick links... 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More about FDF and how we work News 1 October 2015 FDF News: FDF welcomes Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) report on energy productivity 29 September 2015 FDF News: FDF at Labour Party Conference 2015 23 September 2015 Press Release: Grampian and Moray School Teachers Learn How to Bring Lessons to Life With Food 21 September 2015 Press Release: Baxters Gives Local School a Taste of Careers in Food and Drink Programme of Events and Seminars 14 October 2015 Event: BRC Food Safety Europe 2015 19 October 2015 Event: How to successfully Export in the Food & Drink Industry 20 October 2015 Event: Design in Action Chiasma 'Food Futures' 21 October 2015 Event: The future of food - the future of the environment? 21 October 2015 Event: Farm Africa Food for Good Quiz Night Sign in here... Email address Password Remember my details [?] Forgotten password This website requires that cookies are enabled in order to log in – please tick the box below to allow cookies before logging in. 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