Food and drink exports drop during first half of 2020

Food and drink exports drop during first half of 2020

Oct 5, 2020 | News

Exports of food and drink in the first half of the year fell for the first time since 2015, according to a new report published by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF). The report shows that exports dropped by 13.8% to £9.7bn compared to the same period last year....
Research shows consumers actively seeking healthier foods

Research shows consumers actively seeking healthier foods

Sep 16, 2020 | News

89% of Scots have at least one health goal and are actively seeking healthier food, according to research by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland with Levercliff. The research looked at consumer attitudes towards health and wellbeing and what drives them when...
FDF blasts new Government obesity proposals

FDF blasts new Government obesity proposals

Jul 27, 2020 | Coronavirus, News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has hit out at the Government’s new measures to tackle obesity within the UK. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also added that the proposals will help protect people from coronavirus. The new measures will see ‘buy one get one free’...
Food and drink exports down by £700m

Food and drink exports down by £700m

May 28, 2020 | Coronavirus, News

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published analysis showing that in the first quarter of 2020, food and drink exports fell by over £700m compared to the same period in 2019. Sales to the EU were hit the hardest, with total value falling by 17.4% compared to...