Latest News

Here are the latest news stories from FDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when FDF issues a press release, please send an email to: pressoffice@fdf.org.uk.


28 August 2008

Press Release: Help Employees Ditch Unhealthy Eating Habits

Don't let your employees munch their lunch at their workstations. FDF urges all employers to take the health and wellbeing of their staff more seriously. More about Help Employees Ditch Unhealthy Eating Habits


28 August 2008

Press Release: Cool Lunches Keep Kids Safe

As children begin the new school year, FDF is reminding parents to keep their kids' lunch boxes cool to prevent harmful bacteria from multiplying. More about Cool Lunches Keep Kids Safe


28 July 2008

Press Release: Halt in Packaging Growth Welcomed by Food Industry

FDF today welcomed the news by WRAP that the grocery sector has met the Courtauld Commitment target to end packaging growth. More about Halt in Packaging Growth Welcomed by Food Industry


22 July 2008

Press Release: Food Industry Leadership on Salt reductions Recognised by FSA

The Food and Drink Federation responds to the FSA's survey on salt intake reductions. More about Food Industry Leadership on Salt reductions Recognised by FSA


21 July 2008

Press Release: Bumper Crop of Companies Shortlisted for National Community Awards

The Food and Drink Federation today unveiled a bumper crop of companies shortlisted for its annual Community Partnership Awards.  More about Bumper Crop of Companies Shortlisted for National Community Awards


18 July 2008

Press Release: Food and Drink Manufacturers Prevent Half a Million Tonnes of Food Waste

Food and drink manufacturers prevented over half a million tonnes of food waste being created in 2006. More about Food and Drink Manufacturers Prevent Half a Million Tonnes of Food Waste


17 July 2008

Press Release: Fuel Duty Decision a Victory for Common Sense

The UK's biggest manufacturing sector has hailed the Government's decision to scrap the 2p rise in fuel duty as a victory for common sense. More about Fuel Duty Decision a Victory for Common Sense


16 July 2008

Press Release: Parliamentary Food and Drink Manufacturing Group Launched

An All Party Parliamentary Food and Drink Manufacturing Industry Group has been launched.  More about Parliamentary Food and Drink Manufacturing Group Launched


16 July 2008

Press Release: Don't be Bamboozled by Which? Report

FDF responds to the Which? Food Fables report on marketing to children. More about Don't be Bamboozled by Which? Report


15 July 2008

Press Release: Food Industry Pledges Fewer and Friendlier Food Miles

40 food and drink companies pledge to make fewer and friendlier food transport miles. More about Food Industry Pledges Fewer and Friendlier Food Miles



Last reviewed: 21 Nov 2007