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 Scotlan

FDF - Tate & Lyle -Nutrition

Feb 12th, 2024 31m 50s

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

FDF Focus : Navigating the Sustainability-Profitability - 4C Associates

Dec 5th, 2023 14m 30s

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,

FDF Focus : 4C

Sep 19th, 2023 15m 32s

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

FDF Focus :Having your Packaging and Eating it.

Sep 15th, 2023 26m 32s

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 g

Water: How looking closer at the basics can deliver wider results and benefits – FDF talk with Water Plus

May 22nd, 2023 20m 3s

Water: How looking closer at the basics can deliver wider results and benefits – FDF talk with Water Plus, the UK’s largest water retailerFrom organisations working towards water-related targets in the food and drink sector, to reducing risks t

Mind the Green Gap – how businesses can address consumers growing awareness of climate change?

Feb 20th, 2023 32m 23s

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 Soph

Food and Drink Federation Scotland Chewing the fat

Dec 21st, 2022 29m 44s

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 t

Maintaining the profit margin – an engineer’s perspective

Dec 19th, 2022 35m 17s

Finch ConsultingWith 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 understan

Food and Drink Federation Scotland - Sodium solutions

Dec 14th, 2022 31m 39s

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 Hig

Carbon Intelligence - A year on from COP 26 and the new Net Zero standard - where are we now with SBTs?

Dec 12th, 2022 28m 11s

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

The future of food & what it means for manufacturers

Dec 8th, 2022 18m 39s

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

Practical strategies to tackle labour shortages within your food & drink business

Dec 7th, 2022 42m 52s

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

Imports and Exports: Keeping Customs Compliant

Dec 5th, 2022 46m 34s

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

Developing a sustainability strategy and advertising your environmental credentials

Dec 2nd, 2022 46m 33s

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

Sustainable Procurement drives Carbon Offset

Dec 1st, 2022 11m 1s

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 233/11/22The FDF Podcast is sponsored by Clarke Energyclarke-energy.com

The European Green Deal & UK food and drink businesses

Jul 15th, 2022 25m 27s

This podcast with Emma Piercy at FDF and Keesje Avis from the consultancy firm Ricardo, looks at sustainable food systems with a focus on the European Green Deal. Find out why the European Green Deal matters to UK food and drink businesses, t

UK – Australia FTA: Opportunities for the Food and Drink Industry

May 31st, 2022 55m 47s

Ahead of the future strengthened trading relationship between the UK and Australia, Austrade together with the FDF would like to explore opportunities, gaps and trends across food and drink in both countries.This Podcast will bring together mar

FDF Scotland - Sodium solutions

Mar 16th, 2022 31m 30s

Sodium solutionsThe 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 pro

Cranfield University: Extracting value from bread waste

Mar 11th, 2022 17m 1s

Cranfield University: Extracting value from bread wasteNatalie Verner, FDF’s Senior Sustainability and Environmental Policy Executive talks with Vinod Kumar and Emel Aktas from Cranfield University. The podcast explores how Vinod’s work on valo

Action on Food Waste: FareShare

Mar 8th, 2022 9m 9s

Natalie Verner, FDF’s Senior Sustainability and Environmental Policy Executive talks with Emma Brown, Commercial Manager at FareShare. The podcast explores how FareShare works to fight food poverty and tackle food waste by taking surplus edible

FDF Wales-From Apprentice to Brewery Manager, producing over a billion pints a year

Feb 9th, 2022 16m 31s

Chloe Rossi talks to Lloyd Manship, who is the Brewery Manager at Budweiser Brewing Group’s Magor site in Wales .

FDF SPOTLIGHT Natalie Verner FDF Sustainability Team

Jan 27th, 2022 13m 48s

Chat with Natalie Verner on food waste and her new role in FDF’s Sustainability TeamEmma Piercy, FDF’s Head of Climate Change and Energy Policy talks with Natalie Verner, the newest member of FDF’s sustainability team. The podcast explores Nata

Ian Wright, Final Interview 15/12/21

Dec 15th, 2021 38m 16s

This Week's podcast David Thomson speaks to FDF CEO Ian Wright about his time at FDF

Food & Drink sector risks and opportunities

Dec 14th, 2021 24m 8s

Food & Drink sector risks and opportunitiesEmma Piercy Head of Climate & Energy at FDF talks with Christophe Lavialle from RSK ADAS, on the risks and opportunities facing food and drink businesses and how to tackle them. The podcast covers al