With the election approaching, we're sharing our manifesto: Food and Drink - Powering Our Nation Into The Next Decade
Weโre asking the next government for a joined-up approach to food policy so our sector, your businesses, and communities can thrive. ๐
๐๐จ The FDF have produced an infographic explaining the step-by-step process that UK businesses may need to take in order to move food and drink goods to and from Northern Ireland, once the Brexit transition ends ๐ฌ๐ง ๐
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๐ Today we have published updated UK best practice guidance on:
โก How to label food products that include cereals containing gluten
โก Which claims can be made relating to the absence of gluten (e.g. gluten-free)
๐:
#gluten
#foodanddrink
Our latest trade snapshot, published today, highlights our growing concern that Government proposals on mandatory 'not for EU' labelling could foster further declines in UK food exports.
Read more here ๐:
Responding to this evening's suspension of accompanied freight traffic from the UK to France, FDF's CEO Ian Wright said: โTonightโs suspension of accompanied freight traffic from the UK to France has the potential to cause serious disruption to UK Christmas fresh food supplies /1
Today marks the start of
#FoodWasteActionWeek
and the FDF is proud to support
@WRAP_UK
to highlight the impact food waste has on the planet. We all have a role to play. Keep an eye out for our tips and activities to reduce your food waste throughout the week! ๐๐
@LFHW_UK
โWe must also recognise the terrible toll being taken on UK food exporters and on hauliers. Lorry loads worth millions of pounds are being spoiled. For most, insurance will not cover these losses which must be compensated.โ
๐As trailed in the media today, the FDF has published a snapshot of exports data which highlights a 75% drop in
#foodanddrink
exports since January. You can read the full report here โฌ๏ธ
๐ Many thanks to the
@DefraGovUK
Sec of State, George Eustice MP, for his opening remarks in which he thanked all those in the food supply chain for their continuous hard work throughout the pandemic, and congratulated tonight's award winners! ๐๐
#HiddenHeroes
#fdfawards
๐ฃ๏ธ Responding to the announcement of the UK's trade agreement with Japan, FDF's
@dominicgoudie
said:
"As the worldโs largest net importer of food and drink, this deal with Japan improves our existing terms of trade and offers new growth for quality UK manufacturing." ๐ฌ๐ง๐ฏ๐ต
๐ขโฏ BREAKING: the UK has just agreed its first trade deal as an independent trading nationโฏ๐ฌ๐งโฏ๐ฏ๐ตโฏโฏ
Ourโฏdeal with Japan creates new opportunities for UK businesses that go far beyond the EU-Japan deal.โฏ
Here are 10 benefits:
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FDF's guide to Food Authenticity provides a step-by-step process for manufacturers to help protect their business from food fraud. Find it here:
#ProtectingYourPlate
#FoodSafetyWeek
๐๐ The Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist of the Year Award goes toโฆ ๐ฅ
๐ Claire Baseley from
@ellaskitchen
๐๐
Congratulations Claire! ๐ฅณ
#FDFAwards
Congratulations to
@NestleUKI
for winning the Education Initiative Award, sponsored by
@GazpromEnergyUK
, for their Nestle Academy Campus Team Initiative
#FDFAwards
๐
๐ Congratulations to Lauren Woodley at Nomad Foods for winning our Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist of the Year award!๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฅณ๐๐
#fdfawards
๐๐Today, the FDF published its H1 Trade Snapshot for 2021, showing that sales of UK
#foodanddrink
to non-EU countries were up 13%, accounting for 46.6% of all UK
#foodanddrink
exports, meaning non-EU exports are now almost back to pre-Covid levels๐
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๐ Thank you
@DefraGovUK
for recognising the
#HiddenHeroes
across the
#foodanddrink
supply chain, who have continued to keep our nation fed throughout the pandemic ๐๐๐
To all the food retailers, manufacturers, delivery drivers, farmers, fishermen, and everyone involvedโฆ
We want to thank you for working hard to feed the nation
Share to support our
#FoodHeroes
!
Read more:
#coronavirus
๐ฃ๏ธ FDF is proud to support
@WRAP_UK
โs Wasting Food: Itโs Out Of Date campaign ๐
The brand-new campaign has a simple message โ wasting food has a huge impact on the environment and we must do more to eliminate it ๐๐ ๐
Find out more here โคต๏ธ
@outofdate_UK
#StopWastingFood
๐๐Tonight's very special recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to our very own CEO, Ian Wright CBE ๐๐
Well deserved! ๐ฅณ
#FDFAwards
๐ข Itโs the beginning of
#recycleweek
! FDF is proud to support the campaign by
@WRAP_UK
, recognising the efforts of the nation to continue recycling during the difficult times we have faced. Make sure you get involved! โป๏ธ๐
Next up,
@PeterJMaddox
from
@WRAP_UK
discusses plastics in the Circular Economy. Their vision is a world where plastic is valued and doesnโt pollute the environment. This requires consideration of function, design, and reprocessing back into the economy
#FDFPlastics
UK food manufacturers throw away 1 million tonnes of food a year. Itโs worth an eye-watering ยฃ1.2 billion โ and itโs preventable. Use these tools to find out how
#YourBusinessIsFood
#foodwaste
@WRAP_UK
Today, our Director of Policy
@AlmondJayne
along with Skills Manager Mark Corbett cut the ribbon for the
@unilincoln
Holbeach Campus Food Enterprise Zone โ๏ธ
The initiative covers business growth, skills and R&D across manufacturing & other areas๐ท
Thank you for having us ๐ซถ
Our Chief Executive Ian Wright is kicking off our
#FDFBrexitEssentials
event this morning. The day will cover supply chain, financial, workforce, and food regulation essentials for
#foodanddrink
businesses.
๐ฌ๐ง๐ช๐บ
#Brexit
๐ Congratulations to Dr Steven Muir at
@Agrico_UK
, for winning our Food and Drink Scientist of the Year award! ๐งโ๐ฌ๐๐ฅณ๐
Well done๐
Sponsored by
@ifstnews
#fdfawards
The Environment Secretary, George Eustice, has written an open letter to pay tribute to all those who are working around the clock to keep the nation fed.
You can read the full letter here:
Today we have published our new health report
#FeedingChange
- outlining how our members have been helping people make
#healthier
choices. Click here to take a look:
Reducing your food waste can have other environmental benefits. Reducing 1 tonne of food waste can prevent 5 tonnes of Co2e emissions! Use these tools to find out what you can do today
#YourBusinessIsFood
#foodwaste
๐ Congratulations to
@KPNutsOfficial
, who have won our Campaign of the Year award with their โCheck Your Nutsโ Movember 2019 Campaign!! ๐ฅ ๐ฅณ๐
#fdfawards
@KPSnacks
We would like to congratulate FDF's
@dominicgoudie
on being part of
@StateIVLP
after being nominated by
@USAinUK
Dominic will learn about food and trade policy in the USA. Previous UK alumni include former PMs Gordon Brown, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher and Edward Heath ๐ฌ๐ง๐บ๐ธ
Out of office on and looking forward to visiting 9 states in 21 days on the International Visitor Leadership Programme with
@StateIVLP
to learn about food and trade policy in the USA. Big thanks to
@USAinUK
for nominating me and
@Foodanddrinkfed
for letting me go!
#IVLP
๐ ๐ฃ We are delighted to announce that
@KarenEBetts
is to be the new Chief Executive of the Food & Drink Federation. She will succeed Ian Wright, who steps down at the end of 2021 after seven years in the role.
Read more below โฌ๏ธ๐
Looking forward to seeing everyone at our annual
#FDFAwards
2018 tomorrow! Tune in to this account tomorrow evening to find out who the well-deserved winners are! ๐ฅ๐๐ป
๐๐Today, the FDF published its Q3 Trade Snapshot for 2021, showing UK exports of
#foodanddrink
are down ยฃ2.7bn (-15.9%) in the first three quarters compared to pre-pandemic levels, largely due to a drop in sales to the EU of ยฃ2.4bn (-23.7%)๐๐ช๐บ
Full year 2017 exports of food and drink exceeded ยฃ22bn, up 9.7% on 2016. Exports to EU markets (+ 10.3%) outperformed those to non-EU markets (+ 8.9%), bringing total EU exports to ยฃ13.3bn and its overall share to 60.2%
#FDFexports
#foodanddrink
#exports
Today, we say farewell to our Chief Operating Officer,
@Tim_J_Rycroft
๐
๐ฃ๏ธ Thank you for all your hard work, wisdom & leadership over the past five years. From all of us at FDF, we wish you the best of luck in your new role as CEO of
@TheAHDB
๐ค๐
You will be greatly missed!
#spotlighton
Dr Hazel Gowland
@AllergyAction
, speaker at our Food Safety event
Having a severe allergy to nuts & peanuts herself, she supports and advises those at risk from severe food allergies
๐ : Tuesday 19 November
๐๏ธ:
#FDFFoodSafety
๐๐ The Innovation Award, sponsored by
@santanderuk
, goes to
@Company_Shop
for their efforts in unlocking the full potential in surplus - congratulations! ๐พ๐ฅ
#FDFAwards
Great to see
@DefraGovUK
SoS, George Eustice, praise food and drink manufacturers yesterday. He said: โWe are fortunate to have some of the most innovative food manufacturers and producers in the world, and I pay tribute to all they have done in recent months.โ๐
#HiddenHeroes
Shadow SoS for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
@JimfromOldham
, highlighting the importance of the food and drink sector ๐พ
Check out what he had to say here ๐
Fantastic turnout at our Sustainability Networking Breakfast on Water Stewardship this morning ๐
Thank you to everyone who attended, our speakers from Binnies,
@WRAP_UK
,
@EnvAgency
,
@Britvic
and
@CocaCola_GB
๐
Huge thank you to our sponsor, Binnies ๐ซถ
70% of people are unsure if they consume the recommended daily amount of fibre. The new
#ActionOnFibre
campaign has everything you need to know about fibre being a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. ๐๐
๐จ New member alert! ๐จ
๐ข We are delighted to welcome
@FareShareUK
as our newest Professional Affiliate member ๐
They are the UKโs largest food redistribution charity, that divert surplus or donated food from the food industry to a network of 11,000 frontline organisations ๐
๐๐ Overall sales of UK
#foodanddrink
are down ยฃ2bn compared to pre-Covid, due to a drop in sales to the EU ๐ช๐บ
Exports to nearly all EU member states fell, including a loss of more than ยฃ0.5bn in sales to ๐ฎ๐ช, while sales to ๐ฉ๐ช, ๐ช๐ธ and ๐ฎ๐น are down nearly half since H1 2019โฌ๏ธ
๐ Today, the Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has launched โPreparing for a Changing Workforceโ
โน๏ธ: The report outlines industryโs ambition to address food chain productivity issues and the challenges it faces due to a shrinking labour supply
๐:
Really delighted to be starting
#NewYear2022
as CEO
@Foodanddrinkfed
- exciting times ahead in a dynamic industry that's central to all our lives. And... 1/2