Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Food and drink manufacturers are reporting an increase in costs as a result of stockpiling ahead of a possible ‘no-deal’ Brexit. The Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) latest business confidence survey reveals that over a third (38%) of food and drink manufacturers are...
Food and Drink Federation appoints chief operating officer

Food and Drink Federation appoints chief operating officer

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced the appointment of Tim Rycroft to the role of chief operating officer (COO). Rycroft joined FDF in September 2015 as director of corporate affairs. In this new role, Rycroft will provide direct support to FDF chief...
Food and Drink Federation calls on Government for greater support

Food and Drink Federation calls on Government for greater support

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is calling on Government to provide greater support for UK food and drink manufacturers to compete with European rivals following the announcement of strong export growth figures in the first half of 2018. FDF’s latest export...
Food manufacturers seeing an increase in costs

Food figures respond to Government’s no-deal Brexit notices

Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...