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Delighted to attend FDFScotland Growing Scottish Food and Drink Manufacturing reception this evening. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate the innovation, sustainability and global impact of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing sector

The Scottish Government 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has announced £100k funding for the next round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership's Regional Food Fund, helping encourage collaboration with small food producing businesses and promote local produce. Apply by 30th April. Info at: gov.scot/news/promoting…

Thank you to Rhoda Grant for sponsoring our Scottish Parliamentary Reception last night and to the Deputy First Minister - Kate Forbes MSP who spoke at the event. We discussed some of the ways we can all work together to support the future growth of food and drink manufacturing.

“It’s in innovation and reformulation that Scottish food and drink excels”: Kate Forbes MSP , Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, addressing the packed FDFScotland reception at @scotparl where the theme was ‘Growing Scottish food and drink manufacturing’

We’re hosting a networking reception at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions next week on Monday 7th April, 4pm – we’d love to see you there! Come along to meet FDF members and stakeholders for a drink to close day one of the show, in partnership with Richmond & Towers. Register now: foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk

Our Director of Industry Growth & Sustainability, Balwinder Dhoot, will be speaking at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions next week! Bal will be joined by industry leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Register now: invt.io/1lxby3w8krr

We’ve released our Powering Communities report, highlighting how the food & drink manufacturing industry contributes £37bn to the UK economy, providing almost 500,000 jobs, and supports communities across the nation. Read the full report: fdf.org.uk/fdf/resources/…

#Packaging plays an important role in preventing #foodwaste and contributing to the #sustainability of the whole supply chain. Our Ambition 2030 strategy sets out how we can achieve this by collaborating with industry stakeholders and our government: fdf.org.uk/globalassets/o…

We spent last week at Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, catching up with lots of FDF members! It was great to see the diversity of UK food & drink manufacturing represented, from global brands to start-ups. Want to be part of something bigger? Visit: ow.ly/ebZf50VzRCn to learn about FDF membership

I had a great time visiting Quaker Oats in Cupar yesterday! We discussed a range of topics including reforms to the packaging policy landscape and the circular economy.

We were pleased to host Wendy Chamberlain at our Quaker Mill in Cupar yesterday to meet our local site team and discuss issues important to the local area and wider PepsiCo business 💡

Thank you for the useful meeting John Swinney !

We arranged for Jenni Minto MSP to visit Malcolm Allan this week to hear about their project to make one of their lorne sausages healthier. This was made possible due to funding and support from our Reformulation for Health Programme. Find out more: ow.ly/Aq7Y50VHC28

Our Skills Manager - Moira Stalker - was delighted to host a food and drink skills panel, featuring Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon at the Scottish Parliament's Business in the Parliament Conference today.

From brand launches and product innovation, to environmental leadership, HR initiatives or apprentice of the year, there are 20 free categories to enter at this year’s FDF Awards. 🏆 View the full list here: fdf.org.uk/fdf/events-and…

With support from the Reformul8 Challenge Fund, @TaylorsSnacks reformulated their Lentil Waves to contain 58% less salt. Their new 25g portion size packs are HFSS ready& meet the Scottish Schools Nutritional Requirements. Read more ➡ bit.ly/4iZuGgw #SaltAwarenessWeek

I would also add that I have tried them and they are very tasty as well!

It's Food Science and Technology Week! There is so much opportunity in the food industry. Check out our Careers and Skills Development hub for inspiration, resources, and info ➡bit.ly/4jOd9IB IFST #foodscitechweek

#Reformulation can take so many shapes and forms. We've compiled a selection of case studies in this online booklet, illustrating a range of product and nutrient focuses ➡ bit.ly/4ctea5u #Reformul8