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Latest Updates

Read the latest skills and employment updates in food and drink manufacturing.

Consultations

The National Skills Fund Government consultation

Updated: 20 June 2024

FDF State of Industry Q1 2024

20 May 2024

Consultations

The National Skills Fund Government consultation

Updated: 08 May 2024

Consultation

Consultation on post-16 level qualifications at level 3 in England

Updated: 08 May 2024

Guidance & Resources

Apprenticeships & Technical Education

Food and drink manufacturing employs 456,000 people across every region and nation of the country, making it the UK's largest manufacturing sector.

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Career Resources

Many of our members engage with a number of different careers-focused initiatives nationally or in their local area. If you are looking to start engaging in this area, or expand the work you are doing, the FDF can help guide you through the process.

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Occupational Health & Safety

Keep up to date with the latest HSE insights and information to help keep your workforce safe and your workplace compliant.

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Employment Rights Bill & Pay

Maintaining a competitive employment offer and ensuring compliant practice is important for our members. The FDF will help you understand the current landscape and push for your concerns to be heard.

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International Talent

The FDF is supporting our members to stay informed on the latest changes to the new UK immigration system. This includes guidance on EU Settled Status for employees.

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Inclusion & Diversity

The FDF is working with members to improve the state of inclusion and diversity in the food and drink manufacturing sector.

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Publications

Establishing the Labour Availability Assues of the UK Food & Drink Sector

The FDF in partnership with the NFU and a number of other food chain organisations has published a new report on Establishing the labour availability issues of the UK Food and Drink Sector.

Breaking the Chain

Key workforce considerations for the UK food and drink supply chain as we leave the EU.

Unlocking Talent: The Key to Driving Food & Drink Productivity

The food and drink sector has a strong record on productivity growth, outstripping overall UK productivity and many global competitors. The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and National Skills Academy for Food and Drink, working alongside apetito, Butt Foods, Nestlé, Mars, Mondeléz International and Premier Foods, have identified essential steps to maintaining the talent pipeline.

Upcoming Events & Webinars

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Creating a Holistic Approach: Linking Food Safety Culture with Health, Safety, and Well-Being

An enlightening webinar who will explore the critical connections between healthy, safe, and nurtured people and the development of a positive food safety culture within organisations.

The Link Between Food Safety & Workforce Resilience

Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity - Operational Resilience in the Food, Agribusiness and Beverage Supply Chain.

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Employment & Skills Forum (ESF)

The FDF’s Employment and Skills Forum (ESF) provides HR professionals a place to discuss key issues.

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Watch our previous webinars on skills and employment.

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Leading with Your Heart: Unleash the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

The importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and how it can be developed through the Cranfield University Senior Leader Programmes.

Skilled Worker Visa: Could They be the Solution to Some of the Food & Drink Sector’s Recruitment Troubles?

With food and drink being the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, it is essential that businesses within the sector focus on cementing strong and reliable operations through retaining a viable work force.

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Practical Strategies to Tackle Labour Shortages Within Your Food & Drink Business

Grant Thornton’s specialist team share insights on how to tackle these challenges, both from a people perspective, as well as an operational and production perspective.

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Skills & Employment

Latest Updates

The National Skills Fund Government consultation

FDF State of Industry Q1 2024

The National Skills Fund Government consultation

Consultation on post-16 level qualifications at level 3 in England

Guidance & Resources

Apprenticeships & Technical Education

Career Resources

Occupational Health & Safety

Employment Rights Bill & Pay

International Talent

Inclusion & Diversity

Publications

Establishing the Labour Availability Assues of the UK Food & Drink Sector

Breaking the Chain

Unlocking Talent: The Key to Driving Food & Drink Productivity

Upcoming Events & Webinars

Creating a Holistic Approach: Linking Food Safety Culture with Health, Safety, and Well-Being

The Link Between Food Safety & Workforce Resilience

Get Involved

Employment & Skills Forum (ESF)

In Case You Missed It

Leading with Your Heart: Unleash the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

Skilled Worker Visa: Could They be the Solution to Some of the Food & Drink Sector’s Recruitment Troubles?

Practical Strategies to Tackle Labour Shortages Within Your Food & Drink Business

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