Food businesses need support as EU exports fall, says FDF

Food businesses need support as EU exports fall, says FDF

Dec 11, 2020 | Brexit, News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published a new report showing that in the third quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by 11.6% to £5.5bn when compared to the same period in 2019, as both exports to EU and non-EU markets declined. The FDF said the...
Advertising ban proposals criticised by UK’s biggest food brands

Advertising ban proposals criticised by UK’s biggest food brands

Nov 24, 2020 | News

Some of the UK’s biggest food brands have backed a letter written by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and sent to Prime Minister Boris Johnson to hit out at the Government’s proposals to ban certain so called ‘junk food’ adverts. The letter, which has been endorsed...
FDF reacts to Chancellor’s latest support package

FDF reacts to Chancellor’s latest support package

Oct 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new measures to help support foodservice and hospitality businesses in tier two areas. Government had come under criticism for a lack of support for businesses which were not forced to shut as a...
Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments

Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments

Oct 19, 2020 | Brexit, News

Key figures across the food industry have issued concern after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the UK could be heading for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking after a summit last week, which Johnson had previously said was the deadline for a deal, he said that trade...