Scottish Food and Drink Federation
Representing the food and drink manufacturing industry in Scotland
Here are the latest news stories from SFDF. If you are a journalist and would like to be notified when SFDF issues a press release, please send an email to: pressoffice@fdf.org.uk.
FDF has appointed Steve Barnes as its new Economic and Commercial Services Director. More about Food and Drink Federation appoints new Commercial Services Director
With the spotlight firmly on London during the Olympics, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has been working with Government to highlight the strength of UK food and drink manufacturing and its potential for delivering sustainable growth through exports. More about Food & Drink Industry Highlights Growth Potential At British Embassy Summit
FDF comment on the findings of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG 'Report on Jobs' which was released today and reports that recruiters are seeing the strongest rise in demand for permanent staff in engineering roles. More about Food industry echoes findings of 'report on jobs'
Dr Colette Backwell has been appointed as the new Director of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation (SFDF. More about Scottish Food and Drink Federation appoints new Director
Food and drink manufacturers signed up to the Federation House Commitment (FHC) have achieved a 14.4%1 reduction in water use (excluding that in product), according to the latest progress report, launched today. More about Food and drink sector achieves Olympic-size water savings
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is delighted to reveal the final shortlist for the Community Partnership Awards 2012. More about Community Partnership Awards 2012 - Shortlist Revealed
An independent report examining ways of further reducing salt in foods is published today (Friday) by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Food and Drink Federation (FDF). More about Salt reduction reaching its limit
As Defra unveils the findings of the year-long Green Food Project, the Food and Drink Federation, a key stakeholder in the development of the work, said that the work sets a clear course for action to meet the wider global challenges of future food security and climate change. More about Green Food Project report sets a clear course for action
Sheffield Hallam University has been named as the successful university to partner the UK food and drink industry in the development of the country's first dedicated food and drink engineering degree. More about Food industry announces University provider for first food engineering degree
This week, pupils from local schools Slough & Eton College and Windsor Boys School will be getting work experience with a difference as they take part in leading food and drink manufacturer, Mars Chocolate UK's 'Work Inspiration Week'. More about Mars Chocolate inspires next generation to See Inside Manufacturing
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Can Big Society tackle climate change?
Julian Hunt says the environment has to take centre stage in government's strategy for manufacturing.
What's next for food and drink manufacturing?
Julian Hunt on the challenges facing the industry.
FDF 'relief' at FSA reprieval
Julian Hunt talks about the importance to maintain an independent food safety regulator.
Food for thought
Angela Coleshill of the Food and Drink Federation is the latest to give her view on the Skills for Growth strategy