food and drink
FDF chief executive Ian Wright gains lifetime achievement award
The chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), Ian Wright, has gained a lifetime achievement accolade for his services to industry at the organisation’s annual awards, reports Neill Barston.
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Tate & Lyle global restructure enables key new product development focus
Tate & Lyle has devised a key restructuring move to enable it to offer greater focus as a speciality food and beverage solutions business, focused on markets including confectionery and bakery, reports Neill Barston.
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Food and Drink Federation appoints Karen Betts as chief executive
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation is set to appoint a new chief executive, Karen Betts, to lead the organisation from 2022, reports Neill Barston
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FDF offers key warning as UK’s EU confectionery exports slump
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over figures revealing British export sales fell overall by 75% in January 2021, with confectionery among the worst segments affected, reports Neill Barston.
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Fi Europe Connect reports strong response to revamped virtual event format
Fi Europe Connect has reported a strong response to its debut online event, with more than 8,500 participants and more than 300 exhibitors from across the ingredients sector, including businesses within confectionery and bakery markets.
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Virtual platform for Fi Europe unveiled replacing physical event
A virtual resource has been created for the upcoming Fi Europe Connect for exhibitors and participants to exchange ideas from across the sector, including confectionery and bakery markets.
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Research reveals confectionery and bakery ranges among most popular during pandemic
A study of pandemic eating habits has found independent food and drink brands are coming out on top, as consumers commit to supporting and spending up to 10 per cent more on products since the coronavirus lockdown, reports Neill Barston
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Business confidence hangs in the balance as final countdown over Brexit trade deal continues
This past week, the UK’s Food and Drink Federation and Santander UK laid out the latest situation for the sector in terms of its performance, which brought cause for concern with a record low level of confidence for the quarter, that both organisations hoped would be offset with potential for exploring new markets around the world.
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FDF studies reveal major dip in business confidence despite sector hopes for export growth
Latest studies from the UK’s Food and Drink Federation have revealed confidence levels of businesses in the sector were down to a record low of -65.2% on its market tracker for the second quarter of 2020, yet noted potential valuable new global export opportunities, reports Neill Barston
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Food and Drink Federation calls on UK government to support the sector in its latest manifesto
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its latest manifesto seeking government backing for its key sector markets amid a backdrop of continued trading uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
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Food and Drink Federation calls on government to ensure trade continuity with EU
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) is urging UK government ministers to make further progress in securing continuity deals for EU preferential trade agreements.
Food and Drink Federation offers fresh Brexit warning over ‘Operation Yellowhammer’
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation has responded to the release of the government’s Yellowhammer Report on the potential impact of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit, warning of the need for greater transparency.
Food and Drink Federation reveals concerns over ‘no deal’ Brexit tariffs
The UK’s Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has expressed concern over government plans announced surrounding the prospect of trade tariffs altering rapidly under a ‘no deal’ Brexit scenario.