Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Representing the food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland
One of our great strengths is our programme of workshops, seminars and formal events. These are excellent opportunities to network, exchange information and share best practice.
Day One of the FDF's virtual Convention will focus on Sustainable Healthy Diets, Climate & Carbon Net Zero, and Plastics & Packaging.
Day Two of the FDF's virtual Convention will focus on Automation & Digitalisation, How the industry can regain commercial ground in 2021, and key issues for Scotland and Wales.
This webinar will outline the current timeline for EPR Reform, the Managed Competition Model Proposal and UK recycling targets for the Food and Drink industry. It is bought to you by the Valpak policy team.
The COVID-19 pandemic has already posed significant challenges for businesses and yet it is still far from clear what the long term repercussions will be in terms of risk legacy.
Join us for this one-day event packed with three essential sessions to round-up everything we know so far, and assurance that you are taking the right steps.
UK registered companies classed as a 'large enterprise' must now include a statement of annual energy use and associated carbon emissions within their Company Annual Report
The updated Food and Drink sector BREF note BAT conclusions (BATc) were published on 4 December 2019.
Reducing carbon emissions across your operations is an essential part of an organisations net zero strategy and understanding and tackling scope 1 and scope 2 emissions is key to this
Join us in celebrating the very best in food and drink as we announce the winners of the FDF Awards 2020 at our free virtual awards ceremony on Wednesday 3 February 2021 at 5.30pm!
Brought to you by the biggest GSCOP training provider, the retail mind, this highly interactive and pragmatic workshop has been adapted to deliver via Zoom and has already proved successful.
For many organisations, a large proportion of their total carbon emissions will fall within the scope 3 category (indirect emissions), making these a key area of focus to support the transition to net zero
Through a real insider's view, we not only reveal how retailers negotiate, but also provide a process to follow to ensure you can stay in control and have the best chance of a successful outcome.
This workshop demonstrates how to have the conversation with your buyer and make it stick. Delivered by experienced ex retailers – who have worked on both sides of the table.
This workshop equips delegates with the skills to build and maintain strong, constructive relationships, and communicate in a way that delivers messages clearly & consistently.
The Food and Drink Industry Dinner gives you the chance to network with industry peers and catch up with colleagues and clients over a sumptuous three-course meal.
FDF Future Leaders Networking Reception celebrates the talents and achievements of the industry's future leaders.
legislation - proposals in the Agriculture Bill and the Environment Bill, including moving towards payment for public goods and the introduction of an Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) UK transition - latest developments in the trade negotiations with the EU and their potential implications COVID-19 - including the impact of the pandemic on supply chains and those working in them, and on global food security net-zero - the Government's commitment on emissions with its 2050 target
Bringing together key stakeholders and policymakers - including Henry Dimbleby, Independent Lead, National Food Strategy - delegates will assess Part One of the Strategy - and look ahead the publication of Part Two next year, which will inform the development of a White Paper due to be released later six months.
Food fraud is an emotive topic, and has the potential to both harm consumer health and to destroy a brand's image. Falling victim to fraud is high on most food companies' risk radars.
This conference will discuss the policy priorities for further developing ports in the UK.