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Awards

FDF Industry Awards - entries deadline extended
16 June 2026

Due to high levels of interest, we're pleased to confirm that we will be extending the deadline to 16 June. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate your achievements.

Report

Understanding UK food inflation

28 April 2026
News article

SPS Agreement - UK food and drink legislation is aligning with EU law

Updated: 24 April 2026
FDF statement

FDF comment on March 2026 ONS food inflation figures

22 April 2026
News article

NPM update: Consultation & impact assessment

31 March 2026 Member only
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Middle East Conflict

As the conflict continues to unfold, food and drink manufacturers are facing growing disruption across supply chains. Find out more about what we are doing to support members and industry.

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Scotland

FDF Scotland's 2026 Manifesto

Our manifesto sets out our priorities for the Scottish Parliament election in 2026. Work with us to support the future success of Scotland’s vital food and drink manufacturing industry.

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Wales

FDF Cymru's 2026 Manifesto

Our manifesto sets out our priorities for the next Welsh Government and Senedd to work with us to support the future success of one of Wales’ largest manufacturing sectors.

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FDF in Scotland & Wales

From industry through to policymakers, our teams in Scotland and Wales supports the interests manufacturing in Edinburgh and Cardiff.

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Scotland

FDF Scotland

Established in 1999, FDF Scotland supports food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland. Championing our members’ views to create an environment for the industry to thrive.

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Wales

FDF Cymru

FDF Cymru represents the food and drink manufacturing industry in Wales. Ensuring our members' views are heard by the Welsh Government, in the Senedd, and by policy makers in the UK Government.

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FDF Members help shape the future of food and drink, benefiting from our advocacy, regulatory and technical advice and thought leadership while accessing the latest industry data and analysis. 

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