FDF response to the 2024 Autumn Budget

Jim Bligh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging, Food and Drink Federation, said:

“Driving investment and growth is critical to ensuring the continued success of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, and protecting the nation’s food security. So we welcome the Chancellor’s focus on a consistent, long-term approach to tax and regulation, which should help unleash the growth potential of the food and drink manufacturing industry’s 12,500 businesses.

“As a critical advanced manufacturing sector, we stand ready to work with government to make the most of this support. Boosting investment in R&D will help the industry to create jobs, drive innovation, and grow export opportunities – resulting in a stronger industry that underpins the nation’s food security.”