Great to see this investment from PepsiCo UK News announced today. Food and drink is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, and investment like this is essential for the prosperity of local communities and future-proofing our food system. 👏

Last week Karen Betts and the FDF team volunteered at thefelixproject, sorting rescue surplus food, organising deliveries and redistributing fresh, nutritious food and meals to charities and schools across London. Find out more about The Felix Project: ow.ly/brgw50SNVTC

Our Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging, Jim Bligh was featured in the 'Beyond Waste' podcast hosted by CIWM. In the episode, Jim spoke about EPR and the need of transforming the current UK recycling infrastructure. Listen to the full episode: ow.ly/IxCA50SP3a6

Join us at the iconic Roundhouse in London for our annual FDF Awards ceremony. Our host this year is Irish chef, author & TV presenter Clodagh McKenna. 📅 19 September 🕕 18:00-00:00 Early bird tickets are on sale: ow.ly/MwLB50SC8ul ⭐SME discounts available #fdfawards

Encouraging investment is vital to kickstarting the UK economy. The food & drink industry invests over £3 billion a year across the country. Reforming business rates will stimulate investment, promoting growth and spreading opportunity. ow.ly/8Jpt50SVY5c

Food and drink price inflation continues to stabilise, remaining at 1.5% in July. Read our full response to the latest inflation figures released today: ow.ly/P7Bb50SXnZh

‘Collaboration is key to ensure EPR drives value, boosts recycling rates, and fosters a circular economy’ Read our full statement in response to the latest announcement on Defra UK packaging reforms.

Our new industry analysis shows that 9/10 businesses plan to maintain or boost investment levels - despite a 30% drop since 2019. 📉 Investing in UK’s largest manufacturing sector will enhance food security, productivity and achieve net zero, read more: ow.ly/LhHc50SYkuL

Good luck to everyone getting #ALevelResults today! 👏🎉 Many exciting opportunities await you – especially in the UK's largest #manufacturing sector, food & drink! From factory floor team leaders to scientists to engineers, there's a career for everyone: ow.ly/hzgf50SYk7Z

We've kickstarted industry collaboration to revitalise the 🇬🇧 oilseeds sector. To give growers more confidence to produce oilseeds & reverse the decline, AIC is working with AHDB, British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB), CropLife UK, Food and Drink Federation, National Farmers' Union & SCOPA. buff.ly/3AviO5n

Good luck to everyone receiving their #GCSE results today! 🥳👏 There are many exciting career options within the food and drink industry - the UK’s largest manufacturing sector. Discover the opportunities available to you: ow.ly/PYuG50T2Q42 #GCSEResultsDay

Only one month to go until the #FDFAwards! Join us for an evening of fantastic food and drink at the iconic Roundhouse with new our host Clodagh McKenna. 📅 19 September 🕕 18:00-00:00 Buy your tickets: ow.ly/MwLB50SC8ul ⭐SME discounts available

Our new industry report reveals how crucial it is for the government to invest in the food and drink industry and stop businesses from being burdened by unnecessary regulations. We want to work with the government to overcome these challenges, read more👇 ow.ly/EKhc50T8XLi

We have had great coverage on our Healthier Food Service Fund, launched in partnership with Food Standards Scotland This fund will help food and drink businesses make healthier food for the food service sector. The deadline is 13 September. More in the Times: ow.ly/icuv50TcqmL

Today’s Policy Exchange report highlights the key steps the new government need to take to build a food system that is fit for the future. Our CEO Karen Betts responds to the report.

Vg report from Policy Exchange. We have a brilliant food system, but we can't take it for granted. It needs to evolve, we need to capitalise on #growth opportunities & to #invest more. And we need the right policies, beyond agriculture. Food and Drink Federation policyexchange.org.uk/publication/st…

It’s important the government introduces a National Food Security Strategy to ensure the long-term success of the UK’s food industry. Check out the key recommendations from today’s Policy Exchange report on food security. ow.ly/j21V50Te4mb

Reformulation is a key in helping our industry create healthier products. Well done to our FDFScotland Team, who have been working tirelessly to support small businesses in their pursuit of providing us with healthier choices as part of the 'Reformul8' partnership. Read more👇

A National Food Security Strategy is crucial to creating a world leading food system. Read more about the Policy Exchange report in the The Independent: ow.ly/3IH150TggsC

Something for Friday 👇 FDF’s Harry Cobbold has written a guest column for Business News Wales and joined the Food & Drink Wales pod to discuss the importance of government support for industry growth and stability. Listen: ow.ly/4LgA50Thgwz Read: ow.ly/FrAU50ThgwA