Food inflation surpasses 3%
Annual food and non-alcoholic drink inflation accelerated to 3.3% in January, up from 2.0% in December 2024. This is the highest annual rate since March 2024. On the month, prices rose by 0.9%.
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.
Our focus
People and employment
In Wales there are two areas where the agenda has a specific dynamic as they are defined by Welsh government – apprenticeships and fair/social work agenda.
Environmental sustainability
Recycling, deposit return schemes, extended producer responsibility and the drive to the circular economy are pivotal issues that are decided by Welsh government.
Diet and health
FDF Cymru works with member companies to support educational programs in Wales to advocate the benefits of breakfast clubs, promote the benefits of a healthy balanced diet, and to showcase our member's reformulation successes.
Innovation
FDF Cymru is a The University of Sheffield AMRC Cymru, and acts as the food and industry liaison officer for food and drink packaging in Wales.
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
Prices Dashboard - January 2025
The prices dashboard tracks prices of UK food and non-alcoholic drink, as well as prices of agricultural commodities, energy, transportation and packaging.
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.
Webinar
Introduction to Nature with the Green Finance Institute
In support of FDF’s Ambition 2030 Nature pillar, this webinar will cover what guidance is there for food and drink manufacturers on nature, and explain how reta...
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...