Ingredients for growth - Driving growth in food & drink manufacturing

Food and drink manufacturing is the UK’s largest advanced manufacturing sector, boasting a turnover exceeding £142bn and contributing £36bn to the economy. This industry provides around 500,000 direct jobs and supports four million jobs across the food value chain, playing a central role in the prosperity of communities throughout the UK and ensuring the nation’s food security.

This report contains the ingredients to unlock investment in innovation, boost productivity, and accelerate growth for UK food and drink manufacturing. It sets out 40 clear actions that the government can take to make the UK the most competitive and dynamic food and drink industry in Europe.

By working together, government and industry can:

• Unlock investment to drive innovation
• Transform workforce skills and labour market participation
• Promote healthier diets
• Boost international trade
• Meet sustainability goals
• Set effective regulation

Read the report for the full list of regulations that should be reformed or eradicated, as well as new policy initiatives that would drive growth in our sector in the UK.