What Our Members Say
Peter Franks, Managing Director, Dr. Oetker
“The FDF provides Dr. Oetker with a mix of sound technical information and
advice, as well as relevant market information. It provides a voice for the industry
both on a political level and on a legislative level. The FDF team are always
willing and able to support our UK business, with advice on day to day matters,
but
also when the bigger issues arise they are a calming and reassuring
influence.
Help and advice is always available, no request is ever turned away.
"The
Federation
has many loyal members, but it is the dedication of the
core team in
London that
ensures its members are kept informed. In these ever
changing times
the FDF has
remained a constant source of
support to all of
its members, the
increasing
demands from the consumer, the
retailers and
the government, with
new
legislation,
health advice and food
industry
specific issues, the FDF can
really
assist”.
Jim Moseley, Managing Director, General Mills UK
"For a manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of food products, the FDF is
uniquely placed to provide information, advice and representation on almost every
aspect and issue that impacts or could impact our business."
Gene Joyner, Managing Director, Bart Spices
"Being a member of FDF has helped us as an independent SME operating in the
competitive area of food ingredients. In particular, being part of the Seasoning
and
Spice Association has given us a forum to discuss issues with other
manufacturers
and share best practice. FDF also provides a great opportunity for
networking
across different food categories."
Ole Norgaard, Chief Executive, Lyons Seafoods
"I would strongly recommend the benefits of FDF membership to other companies in
the food and drink industry. As a result of the work FDF has undertaken in the
UK and Brussels, our company benefited from an increase in the volumes of tariff
quotas for certain fishery products which are worth more than £1.26 million to
our sector of the seafood industry. This has helped to maintain our competitive
position in the UK and other markets."
Paul Freeston, Chief Executive, apetito
"Being involved with FDF keeps me abreast of the key issues affecting my
business. I know that if I have a particular concern there is always someone there
willing and able to assist me."
Sylvia Halkerston, HR Director, Macphie of Glenbervie
"Our involvement with FDF and SFDF has been invaluable for our business. SFDF
has real credibility with the Scottish Executive and its agencies, guaranteeing
the industry's input into key issues such as skills shortages, legislative
matters and the debate on healthy eating. This means we have reliable, up-to-date
information on the issues directly affecting our business and the opportunity to
participate with other industry players and decision-makers in forums which are
informative and influential."
Archie Gibson, Group New Product Development Controller, Baxters Food Group
"Baxters Food Group are a long standing member of FDF and a founder member of
the SFDF. We have benefitted from participation in Members and Suppliers forums
that help enable the business to keep in touch with prevailing legislation and
regulation affecting the industry.
"The opportunity to engage with the legislature, and advisory bodies under the
auspices of FDF and SFDF also help ensure the industry's views are heard and
acknowledged. Of particular importance to smaller manufacturers and suppliers is
the opportunity through supplier forum meetings to raise their profile within
the retail, foodservice and wholesale sectors. The members' network has proved
invaluable in forging stronger regional links and in promoting Scottish
companies in general.
"Baxters commend the work undertaken by the SFDF executive and unhesitatingly
recommend the orgainistion to any company thinking of joining."
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Last reviewed: 23 Jun 2008