Bakers eager to understand the shifting political landscape in the US will get exclusive insights at the American Bakers Association’s upcoming 2025 Convention. Bakers from both sides of the pond are invited to attendBy William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Celebrating innovation and reformulation for healthier diets. Head of Diet and Health at FDF, Amy Glass RNutr, chats to our Reformulation for Health team Joanne Burns and Harriet Heath MSc about a range of innovative product development projects in the food and drink industry. This podcast was produced by FDF Scotland…

This week the Food and Drink Federation launches the Innovation for Healthier Diets campaign; a celebration of the nutritional advances made within the food and drink industry. Join us as we discuss a range of case studies that illustrate the innovative ways that manufacturers are reformulating their recipes, for the benefit of their consumers' hea…

Send us a text Water can be an untapped opportunity for businesses in the food and drink sector – and exploring it further can power energy and carbon savings. Food and drink manufacturers can gain increased efficiencies and lower costs from looking closer at water use and how they approach effluent. Where less water needs to be moved at sites, or …

Send us a text On this edition of the FDF podcast we are pleased to bring you further highlights from our recent Food Safety event which was sponsored by FERA Selvarani Elahi MBE, UK Deputy Government Chemist, LGC. Selvarani has over 25 years’ experience in food and agricultural analysis working across a variety of policy areas to improve standards…

Send us a text On this edition of the FDF podcast we are pleased to bring you our keynote address from our recent Food Safety event which was sponsored by FERA This was given by Professor Chris Elliott, from the Institute for Global Food Security at Queen’s University Belfast. Chris has published more than 550 peer review articles relating to the d…

We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to be missed.By William Reed Ltd

More than two billion people lack access to safe drinking water services around the world, which is why good corporate water stewardship is imperative. But the global snack giant is stepping up with some industry-leading tech, including one that uses the water found in potatoes. We find out more.By William Reed Ltd

The ABA’s 2024 Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, is set to kick off tomorrow, promising an array of activities, workshops and networking opportunities. We caught up with Eric Dell, president and CEO of ABA, to get the inside scoop on what attendees can expect.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text On this edition of the FDF Podcast we learn more about Panther Milk a Scottish oat based alcoholic drink, from its beginnings to The Dragons Den and now being stocked in major supermarkets and In Drinks Catalyst David Thomson CEO of FDF Scotland & Andrew Walker of Morton Fraser MacRoberts talk to founder Paul Crawford of Panther Milk…

Unsurprisingly, the current state of play in the US is causing deep concern in the food industry: especially for those producers that sell products across multiple states. It's turning into a quagmire to stay ahead of the latest regulatory developments and how they impact a product portfolio: do we reformulate or not, how will this affect prices, w…

It’s bizarre to think that like fashion or food, there are emerging trends in the social impact and philanthropy spaces, but as C.D. Glin, global head of Social Impact at PepsiCo and president of the PepsiCo Foundation says, it’s the pointedness and emphasis that consumers are putting on issues like sustainability, digitization and localization tha…

While honorable, the EU Deforestation Regulation – specifically its fast-approaching 2024 deadline – is viewed, by some, as impractical. But what is the legislation and what does it mean for the food industry? More specifically, the bakery sector, which is a predominant user of palm oil?By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Fiyin Makinwa, Senior Diet and Health executive at FDF is joined by Dr Kavita Karnik, Global Head of Nutrition, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at Tate & Lyle to talk about Action on Fibre and the great work Tate & Lyle are involved in, from cutting edge research to education.

‘Ichigo ichiya’ is a Buddhist saying that describes a cultural concept of treasuring the unrepeatable nature of a moment. In other words, cherish every moment – which is exactly what the specially curated snack boxes of Ichigo’s TokyoTreat and Sakuraco are meant to inspire.By William Reed Ltd

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has launched the next round of its Reformul8 Challenge Fund (RCF4), calling on Scottish producers to apply for funds to help them with their reformulation journey.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Part two of our podcast mini-series where we dissect the strategies, challenges and innovations driving food and beverage companies on the path to balancing both sustainability and profitability. Join experts from 4C Associates Katy Gallagher, Director and Head of Consumer Products and Gopal Iyer, Director and Head of Supply Chain Pr…

With his ‘glass half full’ mentality, Eric Dell plans to use his years of experience on Capitol Hill to open the opportunities that working with congress has for the US bakery industry.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Building Supply Chain Resilience in the Food & Beverage (by 4C Associates) In the latest FDF Focus as we dissect the strategies, challenges, and innovations driving food and beverage company’s quest for unshakable supply chain resilience. Join experts from 4C Associates Katy Gallagher, Director and Head of Consumer Products, and Gopa…

The founders of RXBar and Orgain have teamed up with the well-known ‘VitaminWater lawyer’ to launch Humble Growth, a founder-led growth equity investment firm focused on scaling up disruptive brands that empower consumers to lead healthier lives.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Having your Packaging and Eating it. In this podcast the three participants will discuss what role brands can play to drive consumer behaviour to decrease consumer reliance on plastic. Whilst consumers are more knowledgeable than ever on the global environmental crisis, is this enough to impact consumer choice or are there more impor…

There are some really exciting developments happening in the composite flour space - particularly coming out of South Africa, Ethiopia and Pakistan - brought to light through MC Mühlenchemie’s Composite Flour Awards to mark its 100th anniversary.By William Reed Ltd

Despite high inflation, the majority of consumers are happy to pay more for products with a sustainable backstory. So there’s money to be made from environmental credentials, which makes falling into the greenwashing trap a bigger temptation than ever before.By William Reed Ltd

In partnership with Food Standards Scotland (FSS), Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has developed the Healthier Bakery Fund, which provides funding of up to £5,000 to support health reformulation of sweet and savoury bakery products. But to be eligible, applications have to be by today (30 June 2023).…

Soaring energy and ingredient prices, the cost of living crisis, labour shortages and the UK Government’s HFSS regulations - the craft bakery sector has been bombarded with one challenge after another. However, Karen Dear, recently appointed CEO of the Craft Bakers Association (CBA), remains steadfastly optimistic for the industry’s future.…

Send us a text Water: How looking closer at the basics can deliver wider results and benefits – FDF talk with Water Plus, the UK’s largest water retailer From organisations working towards water-related targets in the food and drink sector, to reducing risks to operations and increasing efficiency – gaining more data around water use in a year is e…

After five years in the hot seat, Alasdair Smith has gained unique insight into what he considers ‘an incredibly noble and proud trade and one that’s got an amazing sense of fellowship’. Before he takes his final bow at the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards and Annual Conference (5-6 May), Bakery&Snacks caught up with Smith to find out what changes…

Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) coordinates the support of seven major industry leaders – General Mills, Cargill, DSM, Ardent Mills, Bühler, JM Smucker Co and The Hershey Company – to help African processing companies enhance the nutritional value of foods.By William Reed Ltd

Kristy Lewis founded Quinn with a mission to challenge the status quo within our food system. Since founding in 2010, Quinn has built a reputation as a trailblazer in advocating climate-friendly agriculture practices. Founder Kristy Lewis believes we all have a fiduciary responsibility to the planet and Earth Day (22 April) is a wonderful reminder …

Since kick-off in 2019, PeaTos has experienced explosive growth and received widespread acclaim thanks to its innovative approach to snacks – adding better-for-you nutrition to popular offerings – and marketing – debunking the junk and challenging the dominance of one player.By William Reed Ltd

Kudos, glory and multiple business benefits are again up for grabs in British Baker’s search for this year's loaf that will stand out above all others.By William Reed Ltd

We’re in the midst of the deadliest bird flu outbreak in US history, with the knock-on effect of squeezing egg supply. Combined with high commodity feed prices and labour shortages, eggs have surged in price – not a happy situation for either the consumer or the professional baker.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Join us as we have a chat with Helen Dodd and Sophie Wheale from Instincitf Partners about the insights the report ‘Mind the Green Gap’ gives us. As consumers awareness of climate change and wider sustainability issues is growing, Helen and Sophie will be talking about what it means for a business in practical terms. Join us to learn…

The Oreo maker has launched Harmony Ambition 2030, the next chapter of its European sustainable wheat sourcing programme. Bees play a key role, and for each pack of biscuits sold, consumers will have the opportunity to contribute towards ‘a beautiful object that has a verified environment impact’.By William Reed Ltd

The Craft Bakers Association (CBA) has revealed the top trends its members expect to impact the sector in 2023.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Want to know more about how you can reduce the fat and saturated fat content of your food products? With new industry pressures such as promotional restrictions on products deemed High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) coming into play in England this year, many manufacturers in Scotland are horizon scanning for and considering how simil…

Send us a text Finch Consulting With ever increasing costs there is no better time to ensure that your assets are delivering what you want, when you want it in the most efficient way. The profit margin is getting pinched at both ends at the moment, so understanding topics such as energy inefficiencies, equipment failure reduction, waste reduction, …

Send us a text The UK food industry has made incredible advances in salt reduction, but the population is still consuming an average of 2g per day over the recommended daily intake. With new industry pressures such as sales restrictions on products deemed High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) coming in to play this year, we expect to see a new wave of…

Send us a text Last October, the Science-Based Target initiative launched the world's first science-based Net-Zero Standard. The Standard redefines what a credible net zero target looks like and clarifies the key role of decarbonisation in corporate net-zero strategies. This webinar will help those within the food and drink sector navigate the chan…

Johan Sanders, president of the Federation of European Manufacturers and Suppliers of Ingredients to the Bakery, Confectionery and Patisserie Industries is a believer that being one market will help the industry through its current quagmire of challenges.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text Natasha Catchpole and Ben Hughes from CFC will be discussing how manufacturers are responding to the huge consumer demand for meat free, vegan and vegetarian alternatives. Find out what new emerging risks manufacturers will face and how product recall insurance is going to respond to these risks. In this webinar, you'll learn about: …

Send us a text The UK food and drink sector is battling a unique set of challenges that have coalesced to create fundamental labour shortages, placing huge pressure on businesses – both large and small. Grant Thornton’s specialist team will share insights on how to tackle these challenges, both from a people perspective, as well as an operational a…

Rob Brice – founder of vegan and allergen-friendly crisp brand Crave – is the winner of the Store Cupboard category of Aldi's Next Big Thing, flighted on Channel 4 last month, which secured him a special buy listing for his Pickled Onion Monster Feet and Smokey Bacon Streakers.By William Reed Ltd

Send us a text To maximise the benefits of international trade in food and drink, it is essential that businesses successfully navigate customs requirements efficiently and effectively. Compliant traders do not leave everything to their freight agents when it comes to customs import declarations. You as the importer or exporter are liable for any e…

Send us a text Putting sustainable and responsible practices at the heart of business activity is now a pivotal requirement for regulators, investors, and other stakeholders. While profit will always be a key indicator of success, it can no longer be the only benchmark and increasingly investors see the correlation between strong sustainability cre…

Send us a text Learn how you can create significant carbon credits in alignment with your corporate ESG plans, with SaaSCom. This is a recording from a webinar first aired 233/11/22 The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energy clarke-energy.comBy FDF

How is the food industry stacked up for 2023? Will the inflationary environment cripple the sector? Is supply chain back up and running or will we still see shortages? What is trending and what will hit shelves?By William Reed Ltd

Dr Tom Simmons, founder and CEO of The Supplant Company, spent a decade in academic research around waste reduction before turning his attention to create a high fibre sugar that cooks, bakes and caramelises just like traditional sugar, but with fewer calories, boosts gut health and most importantly, addresses food waste.…

EU legislation on acrylamide is set to be renewed next year, meaning its crunch time for a number of manufacturers who are still producing biscuits and cookies with acrylamide levels above the 350 ppb benchmark level (BML).By William Reed Ltd

Want to know more about how you can reduce the fat and saturated fat content of your food products? With new industry pressures such as promotional restrictions on products deemed High in Fat, Sugar and Salt (HFSS) coming into play in England this year, many manufacturers in Scotland are horizon scanning for and considering how similar legislation …