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Shaping a Healthier Future
08 June 2026

Our new Shaping a Healthier Future report shines a light on the work of food and drink manufacturers to support healthier diets. The report reveals FDF members’ products now contribute 19% less sugar, 18% less salt and 17% fewer calories, compared to 2021.

Press release

Shaping a healthier nation: food and drink brands slash sugar, salt and calorie levels by a fifth in five years

08 June 2026
Press release

Food manufacturing sector confidence collapses as industry fears the impacts of the Middle East conflict

28 May 2026
FDF statement

FDF welcomes UK trade deal with GCC

21 May 2026
FDF statement

FDF responds to April 2026 ONS inflation figures

20 May 2026
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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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FDF Awards - last chance to enter

There's just 1 week left to submit your free entry for the FDF Awards. Don't miss out on the chance to be recognised for your achievements. Entries close 16 June.

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SPS Agreement: what you need to know

SPS Agreement: what you need to know

UK food and drink law is aligning with the EU’s laws on food safety and standards. This is wider than a trade agreement with the EU and applies to all UK food and drink businesses, even if they don’t trade with the EU. Find out what UK food & drink manufacturers need to know about the SPS agreement so you can stay up to date and confidently navigate EU agri-food law alignment.

The SPS Agreement

FDF in Scotland & Wales

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

FDF 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.

FDF Scotland
FDF Cymru

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.

FDF Cymru

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