Who we are
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland is an independent, industry funded trade association, representing food and drink manufacturers from major global brands through to small and medium-sized enterprises in Scotland.
The voice of food and drink manufacturing
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland is the Scottish trade association
for
food and
manufacturers. We are a division of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) representing food and drink manufacturers
across
the UK. Our membership is made up of food and drink companies of all sizes,
from
small family
businesses through to major global brands.
We make sure our members' views are heard by the Scottish Government, the UK
Government,
other policy makers, politicians and the media.
Our Priorities
Ensuring Scotland's food is safe
Ensuring our food and drink products are safe is the top priority for the FDF
and our members. It
is vital that we maintain consumer confidence in the safety and authenticity of
our food.
Improving the
health of the Scottish People
Obesity is a huge public health challenge in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Our members take
their role seriously. They are limiting portion sizes, making their products
healthier and educating
consumers about the food they eat. The best way to improve public health is to
focus on how we
achieve a balanced diet and keep active, and not on reducing any single
nutrient
or punishing food
and drink businesses.
Minimising our effect on
the environment
FDF Scotland and our members are serious about minimising the impact of food and
drink
production on our environment. Our members are preventing food waste, reducing
packaging and
plastics, making the most effective use of water, and reducing their food
miles.
The Scottish and UK
governments must support the industry's efforts through funding and investing
in
science and
innovation.
Attracting new talent into food and
drink
To continue its success, the Scottish food and drink industry needs more
talented people. Our
skills initiative - A Future in Food
–
funded by the Scottish Government through Scotland Food & Drink - highlights
the
variety of careers
on offer, the skills required by employers and the qualifications available. We
work with partners to
develop new qualifications that meet the needs of the sector.
Growing food and drink
We are proud to be part of the Scotland Food & Drink partnership. Organisations
from across the
food and drink supply chain, Scottish Government and support agencies work
together with the
ambition of growing the industry's turnover to £30bn by 2030.
Cross Party Group on Food
FDF Scotland is proud to provide the Secretariat to the Scottish Parliament's
Cross Party Group
on Food. The Group has a diverse membership and acts as a policy forum for
discussion and
updating on food issues in Scotland.
Read more about
the Cross Party Group on Food.