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Trading stakes remain high as Brexit plays out its final twisting festive chapter

posted 16 December, 2020

Food and Drink Federation issues further plea for support as exports continue to fall

posted 10 December, 2020

Is the UK government’s consultation on banning online ads ‘nanny state’ or vital intervention?

posted 18 November, 2020

UK Government consults on banning online ads for foods high in sugar, fat and salt

posted 14 November, 2020

Industry shows resilience on the eve of a second coronavirus lockdown

posted 3 November, 2020

Public Health England figures show failure to cut sugar in confectionery

posted 8 October, 2020

The demise of Public Health England leaves key sugar reduction targets in limbo

posted 19 August, 2020

Ferrero responds to challenging trading conditions with major Christmas investment

posted 10 August, 2020

Food and Drink Federation criticises government’s ‘missed opportunity’ on tackling obesity

posted 28 July, 2020

Health campaigners call on UK government to take urgent obesity action amid pandemic

posted 15 July, 2020

CBI welcomes prospect of relaxed border controls for EU imports from 2021

posted 15 June, 2020

Call for extending trade negotiations amid pandemic makes sound business sense

posted 26 May, 2020

Caobisco confectionery body calls for extension of EU-UK trade talks to avert major industry impact

posted 21 May, 2020

Food and Drink Federation offers cautious welcome to government Budget

posted 18 March, 2020

Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto

posted 20 November, 2019

Fairtrade campaigners call on PM Boris Johnson to support cocoa farming sector

posted 16 August, 2019

Brexit warnings renewed by the Food and Drink Federation

posted 3 June, 2019

UK manufacturers call on government to deliver digitalisation

posted 30 May, 2019

Manufacturers’ survey shows a third of British firms expect low skilled job losses to automation

posted 23 April, 2019

Exports slow as Brexit confusion continues

posted 3 April, 2019

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