All FDF articles
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NewsFDF Trade Snapshot reveals 7.2% uplift in food exports
Data from the Food and Drink Federation shows UK export growth was driven by new global trade opportunities, with non-EU export growth leading EU growth.
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NewsGovernment to monitor ‘healthy food’ sales at retailers
Government has revealed that it will partner with food retailers and manufacturers to “tackle the obesity epidemic” by monitoring healthy food sales.
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NewsMeat contributes to a rise in inflation
Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that meat contributed to a rise in inflation after prices rose more in May 2025 than May 2024.
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NewsUK agrees trade deal with India
The Department for Business and Trade has announced that it has secured a trade deal with India, the fastest-growing economy in the G20.
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NewsStudy alleges ultra-processed foods link to risk of premature death
The American Journal of Preventive Medicine has released a report claiming a link between ultra-processed food consumption and premature death rates in eight countries.
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NewsFDF report calls for Government to take action to support the food industry
A report by the FDF lists key areas where it says Government can support the food sector amid falling confidence among businesses.
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NewsFDF calls for regulations to be reformed to strengthen UK food sector
The FDF has identified regulation that Government can simplify to “unlock growth and investment” in the food industry as UK manufacturer confidence declines.
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NewsUK’s global food exports fall 12.6% from 2023 levels
According to the FDF 2024 Trade Snapshot, food export volumes have fallen by more than a third since 2019.
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NewsIndustry supports Government’s decision to drop ‘not for EU’ labelling
Defra has stopped the implementation of ‘not for EU’ labelling, following consultation from industry.
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NewsTrade Snapshot finds EU SPS agreement would help “boost trade”
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has published its Trade Snapshot for H1 2024, highlighting the importance of negotiating an SPS agreement with EU.
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NewsGovernment confirms implementation of HFSS advertising ban in 2025
Government has confirmed it will go ahead with the HFSS advertising ban in 2025, with restrictions due to come into force on 1st October 2025.
