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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."

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 Government 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, Executive Director, Agrico UK Ltd

"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.

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