Prices Dashboard - December 2024
The prices dashboard tracks prices of UK food and non-alcoholic drink, as well as prices of agricultural commodities, energy, transportation and packaging.
The FDF’s members have access to unrivalled policy insight and expertise affecting food and drink manufacturing across the UK. Our core strength is our deep understanding of industry issues, which ensures we are well placed to deliver results for our members.
We are organised into seven expert teams of over 70 people across England, Scotland and Wales to help members navigate the complex and fast evolving policy landscape and keep you abreast of the latest developments wherever you are.
Visit FDF Scotland Visit FDF CymruOur focus
Environmental Sustainability: Ambition 2030
Ambition 2030 is our flagship strategy for food and drink manufacturing and sets out the sector’s important role in tackling these sustainability challenges and how every business can make its contribution.
Packaging
The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations are making a series of policy changes for the management of packaging and packaging waste known as the Collection and Packaging Reforms.
Climate change agreements
Climate Change Agreements agreed with the Environment Agency provide CCL tax discounts in return for reducing energy use and CO2 emissions.
International trade
We work with government to shape successful trade policy and world leading borders, to support our members as they drive growth through international trade.
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.
Business insights and economics
We publish economic analysis and insights highlighting the strength of UK food and drink manufacturing and opportunities to drive growth and productivity improvements.
Food regulation
The provision of safe, authentic and traceable food is of the highest importance to our sector. Food businesses must comply with all relevant food regulations, which need to be built upon sound science and evidence.
Innovation
Innovation is key to developing the food and drink of tomorrow, and underpinning many of our ambitions be they around sustainability, healthy diets or safety.
Diet and health
FDF members are committed to ensuring people have access to a wide range of food and drinks that can support a balanced lifestyle.
People and employment
Developing workforce skills, fair employment regulations, and ensuring access to labour is key for the Food and Drink Industry.
Get involved
We organise seminars, briefings and workshops throughout the year. These are a great way to network with peers across the industry and share ideas and best practices.
We also facilitate events that allow our members to have a close dialogue with senior retailers and other important stakeholders.
News
FDF responds to December 2024 inflation figures
Read our response to the ONS inflation figures released today.
Events you may be interested in
Environmental law training
Delivered remotely via SLR’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the environmental law and compliance management modules provide delegates with the key practical skills and competency to manage environmental law compliance for their organisation.
Event
FDF Scotland Parliamentary Reception
Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
This year’s FDF Scotland Parliamentary Reception will celebrate the vital contribution food and drink manufacturers make to our economy and their local communit...
Event
National Food Crime Unit Industry Food Fraud Desktop Exercise
6th Floor 10 Bloomsbury Way, LONDON, United Kingdom, WC1A 2SL