New FDF chief executive in 2022
Karen Betts, currently chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association, is to be the new chief executive of the Food & Drink Federation.
UK’s food and drink exports to EU drop nearly 50% in first quarter
Sales of food and drink from the UK to the EU fell by 47% in Q1 2021 compared with the same period last year, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reports.
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
Chancellor unveils ‘winter economy plan’ for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced another support scheme for UK businesses which will replace the existing furlough scheme. The winter economy plan will see the Government and employers pay one-third of workers equivalent salary each for the next six months from...
