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FDF responds to DEFRA's latest 'Not for EU' labelling update

Read our response to the latest 'Not for EU' labelling update provided by DEFRA.

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UK food & drink exports decline as industry calls for removal of bureaucracy to strengthen EU trade

Our latest trade snapshot report released today, saw exports decline by 6.1% in value compared to H1 last year, read our full press release.

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Environmental Sustainability: Ambition 2030

The impacts of climate change and nature’s decline are being felt right across the globe. Ambition 2030 is a strategy for food and drink manufacturing setting out the sector’s important role in tackling these challenges.

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Food processing

Food processing ensures we have easy access to a wide range of delicious, nutritious and safe food and drink for families whatever their budget. Given the growing debate around ultra-processed foods, it is important to consider the scientific evidence and the many benefits of food processing.

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