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How will the UK’s 2021 budget impact the food and drink sector?
New Food examines the reaction of the food and drink industry to one of the most important budget announcements in UK history.
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Hospitality industry demands more support as reopening roadmap unveiled
The food and drink industry has called on the UK Government to provide more support as hospitality venues start their countdown to reopening.
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Trade and Agriculture Commission is here to stay
Industry welcomes Government’s move to place the Trade and Agriculture Commission on full statutory footing which will provide the agricultural sector a permanent voice, but FDF says it’s important other industry players are not forgotten.
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Government increases support for hospitality – but is it enough?
Industry has welcomed additional Government support for UK hospitality, but SIBA says small breweries are being left out.
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FDF fears the worst after UK Prime Minister’s Brexit update
No deal is bad for food and drink businesses, bad for food security, and bad for every household in Great Britain, says FDF.
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If proposed ban on off-shelf promotions goes ahead, £3 billion could be wasted
IRI analysis shows that £3 billion is at risk if Government ban on promotions of food and drink products high in sugar, salt and fat proceeds.
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FDF details coronavirus impact to UK food export industry
In a new report published by the UK's Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports of food and drink fell by 13.8 percent in the first half of the year, compared to 2019; yet there remain reasons for optimism.
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FDF welcomes outcome of the Shortage Occupation List review
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reflects on the Migration Advisory Committee’s recent update on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL), welcoming acknowledgement of the lack of skilled workers in the UK food industry.
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Untapped export potential key for UK food and drink industry recovery
Santander UK and the FDF have published a report exploring the impacts COVID-19 has had on food and drink manufacturers and overall business confidence, highlighting exports as a "golden opportunity" for recovery.
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Sterling Crew
18 August 2020 | By
Sterling Crew .Hon.FIFST, FCIEH FRSPH, MSOFHT, CEnvH, CSci.
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Industry responds to part one of the National Food Strategy
Part one of the National Food Strategy has been published by Henry Dimbleby, offering recommendations for the future of food policy and trade. Here, New Food highlights the views of some key industry players...
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Government unveils new obesity strategy
The British Government has published its new obesity strategy, but there has been a mix of responses and opinions from industry...
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Scotland pauses ban on junk food promotions
A bill which intended to place restrictions on junk food promotions in Scotland has been paused due coronavirus.
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UK food and beverage exports fall by £700 million amid pandemic
Despite the fall in exports, the analysis also revealed that there was an increase in non-EU demand for UK branded goods, from countries such as the US and China.
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Industry launches new guidelines on using recycled content in packaging
The industry coalition, which includes the FDF, has launched the guidance to help policymakers better understand sector-specific issues by answering FAQs about using recycled content in packaging.
