Food and Drink Federation Scotland Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:36:58 -0500 https://fdfscotland.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Food and Drink Federation Scotland yes f9e3b1d5-d8b0-5c2d-b519-800b8cb5db08 FDF Scotland episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) FDF Scotland https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3omurjt9bx3kcx25sghfz920oawx?.jpg Food and Drink Federation Scotland Celebrating innovation and reformulation for healthier diets Celebrating innovation and reformulation for healthier diets 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' health. 
We discuss projects by:

  • AB Mauri
  • DONE
  • Premier Foods
  • Peacock Salt
  • Simon Howie
  • Taylors
  • Tower Bakery

Featuring:
Amy Glass, Head of Diet and Health FDF
Joanne Burns, Reformulation for Health Manager FDF Scotland
Harriet Heath, Reformulation for Health Executive 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' health. 
We discuss projects by:

  • AB Mauri
  • DONE
  • Premier Foods
  • Peacock Salt
  • Simon Howie
  • Taylors
  • Tower Bakery

Featuring:
Amy Glass, Head of Diet and Health FDF
Joanne Burns, Reformulation for Health Manager FDF Scotland
Harriet Heath, Reformulation for Health Executive FDF Scotland

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-15759545 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +0100 2460 Reformulation, Food, Innovation, Healthy eating full false Chewing the fat Chewing the fat 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 in Scotland could impact on them. 

Join us as we chat about reformulating for fat reduction, featuring:

  • Joanne Burns, FDF Scotland
  • Derek Wynne, Foodology by Univar Solutions
  • Chris Stewart, Cardowan Creameries
  • Harriet Heath, FDF Scotland

Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. 

Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up to our newsletter here to receive notification of future funding opportunities and industry updates. 

]]> 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 in Scotland could impact on them. 

Join us as we chat about reformulating for fat reduction, featuring:

  • Joanne Burns, FDF Scotland
  • Derek Wynne, Foodology by Univar Solutions
  • Chris Stewart, Cardowan Creameries
  • Harriet Heath, FDF Scotland

Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. 

Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up to our newsletter here to receive notification of future funding opportunities and industry updates. 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-11241944 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100 1784 full false Sodium solutions Sodium solutions 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 salt focussed reformulation. 

With this in mind, do you have the information you need about salt’s role in food, and how to reduce it? If not, don’t worry! Tune in to our Sodium Solutions podcast and hear from:

  • Joanne Burns – Reformulation for Health 
  • Sonia Pombo – CASSH
  • Greg Waters – Peacock salt
  • Keith Paterson – Shore 

Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up to our newsletter here to receive notification of future funding opportunities and industry updates. 

]]> 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 salt focussed reformulation. 

With this in mind, do you have the information you need about salt’s role in food, and how to reduce it? If not, don’t worry! Tune in to our Sodium Solutions podcast and hear from:

  • Joanne Burns – Reformulation for Health 
  • Sonia Pombo – CASSH
  • Greg Waters – Peacock salt
  • Keith Paterson – Shore 

Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up to our newsletter here to receive notification of future funding opportunities and industry updates. 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-10203993 Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0000 1898 full false Final interview with FDF's Chief Executive Ian Wright Final interview with FDF's Chief Executive Ian Wright Food and Drink Federation Scotland's CEO David Thomson carries out the final interview with the Food and Drink Federation's Chief Executive Ian Wright. Listen to this podcast to find out more about Ian's time at the FDF as well as the latest updates on what is currently happening in the food and drink industry. 

This podcast was recorded on 15 December 2021. 

]]> Food and Drink Federation Scotland's CEO David Thomson carries out the final interview with the Food and Drink Federation's Chief Executive Ian Wright. Listen to this podcast to find out more about Ian's time at the FDF as well as the latest updates on what is currently happening in the food and drink industry. 

This podcast was recorded on 15 December 2021. 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-9730497 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 2296 full false A spotlight on sugars A spotlight on sugars Sugar is a staple ingredient in many recipes, but consumers in the UK are now eating too much sugar with damaging impacts on their health. 

Food and drink manufacturers are responding to this by reducing the levels of sugars in their recipes, helping meet the growing consumer demand for healthier options and improve dietary health. 

Do you want to understand more about the types of sugar in your food? Maybe you are sceptical of how sugar could be replaced in food if it is such an important ingredient? It’s Sugar Awareness Week, and the topic of sugar in snacking is on everyone’s lips. 

 Join us as we discuss this topic with some of our Reformul8 Partners:

  • Dr Kawther Hashem, CASSH
  • Julie Mee, Zusto
  • Rory Skinner, Treat Cheats

 Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up here to become a Reformul8 Partner supporting Scotland’s food industry to make their products healthier.

]]> Sugar is a staple ingredient in many recipes, but consumers in the UK are now eating too much sugar with damaging impacts on their health. 

Food and drink manufacturers are responding to this by reducing the levels of sugars in their recipes, helping meet the growing consumer demand for healthier options and improve dietary health. 

Do you want to understand more about the types of sugar in your food? Maybe you are sceptical of how sugar could be replaced in food if it is such an important ingredient? It’s Sugar Awareness Week, and the topic of sugar in snacking is on everyone’s lips. 

 Join us as we discuss this topic with some of our Reformul8 Partners:

  • Dr Kawther Hashem, CASSH
  • Julie Mee, Zusto
  • Rory Skinner, Treat Cheats

 Reformulation for Health provides free support for Scottish SMEs to reformulate their produce for the benefit of the Scottish population. Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk for more details. 

Sign up here to become a Reformul8 Partner supporting Scotland’s food industry to make their products healthier.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-9531805 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 16:00:00 +0000 2038 full false Focus on Fibre Focus on Fibre Fibre is often the forgotten part of our diet, but it has the opportunity to be a solution to many reformulation challenges. This podcast discusses what fibre is, our current intake levels and the role and functionality of fibres within food manufacturing.  

The podcast is hosted by FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme. We have input from:

  • Jisun Lee, Head of Innovation, EDME Food Ingredients
  • Amy Glass, UK Diet and Health Policy Manager, FDF
  • Joanne Burns Reformulation for Health Manager, FDF Scotland
  •  Harriet Heath Reformulation Executive, FDF Scotland

More information about our work on fibre can be found on the website:  https://www.fdfscotland.org.uk/fdf/what-we-do/diet-and-health/action-on-fibre/fibre/ 

For FDF members who are interested in increasing the levels of fibre within their products and taking part in the FDF Action on Fibre pledge please contact actiononfibre@fdf.org.uk for more information.

]]> Fibre is often the forgotten part of our diet, but it has the opportunity to be a solution to many reformulation challenges. This podcast discusses what fibre is, our current intake levels and the role and functionality of fibres within food manufacturing.  

The podcast is hosted by FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Programme. We have input from:

  • Jisun Lee, Head of Innovation, EDME Food Ingredients
  • Amy Glass, UK Diet and Health Policy Manager, FDF
  • Joanne Burns Reformulation for Health Manager, FDF Scotland
  •  Harriet Heath Reformulation Executive, FDF Scotland

More information about our work on fibre can be found on the website:  https://www.fdfscotland.org.uk/fdf/what-we-do/diet-and-health/action-on-fibre/fibre/ 

For FDF members who are interested in increasing the levels of fibre within their products and taking part in the FDF Action on Fibre pledge please contact actiononfibre@fdf.org.uk for more information.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-9185073 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100 1636 full false A year in food and drink and what lies ahead A year in food and drink and what lies ahead Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland  is celebrating our first anniversary of podcasting. As part of this in our latest episode the FDF Scotland team talk about how the Scottish food and drink manufacturing industry responded positively to the challenges over the past year and what lies ahead for food and drink.

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland  is celebrating our first anniversary of podcasting. As part of this in our latest episode the FDF Scotland team talk about how the Scottish food and drink manufacturing industry responded positively to the challenges over the past year and what lies ahead for food and drink.

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8800460 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0100 1847 full false The benefits and opportunities of paying the Real Living Wage The benefits and opportunities of paying the Real Living Wage In this podcast Food and Drink Federation Scotland's Head of Policy Cat Hay talks to Rachel Morrison from Living Wage Scotland about the benefits and opportunities of paying the Real Living Wage.

The real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour throughout the UK and £10.85 in London.

With the new Scottish Parliament and Government fully focused on the fair work agenda this is a great time for employers to find out more about the benefits for both their people and their business.

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

To find out more about the Real Living Wage and how to get accredited please visit https://scottishlivingwage.org/ or email rachel.morrison@povertyalliance.org.  


]]> In this podcast Food and Drink Federation Scotland's Head of Policy Cat Hay talks to Rachel Morrison from Living Wage Scotland about the benefits and opportunities of paying the Real Living Wage.

The real Living Wage is currently £9.50 per hour throughout the UK and £10.85 in London.

With the new Scottish Parliament and Government fully focused on the fair work agenda this is a great time for employers to find out more about the benefits for both their people and their business.

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

To find out more about the Real Living Wage and how to get accredited please visit https://scottishlivingwage.org/ or email rachel.morrison@povertyalliance.org.  


]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8665101 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100 2233 full false FDF Scotland and FDF Cymru: 2021 elections discussion FDF Scotland and FDF Cymru: 2021 elections discussion Join David Thomson CEO of Food and Drink Federation Scotland and Pete Robertson CEO of Food and Drink Federation Cymru for a discussion on the latest from the 2021 elections.  Find out more about what the new Scottish and Welsh Parliaments will mean for the food and drink industry. 

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> Join David Thomson CEO of Food and Drink Federation Scotland and Pete Robertson CEO of Food and Drink Federation Cymru for a discussion on the latest from the 2021 elections.  Find out more about what the new Scottish and Welsh Parliaments will mean for the food and drink industry. 

More information

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8520223 Fri, 14 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100 1278 full false FDF Scotland's initial reaction to the Scottish Parliament elections FDF Scotland's initial reaction to the Scottish Parliament elections In this podcast Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland's CEO David Thomson provides his initial thoughts on the results of the Scottish Parliament elections 2021.

More information

Read FDF Scotland's manifesto: https://bit.ly/AMenuForGrowth

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> In this podcast Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland's CEO David Thomson provides his initial thoughts on the results of the Scottish Parliament elections 2021.

More information

Read FDF Scotland's manifesto: https://bit.ly/AMenuForGrowth

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8491752 Mon, 10 May 2021 15:00:00 +0100 568 full false The process of reformulating food and drink The process of reformulating food and drink Join Joanne Burns and Harriet Heath from Food and Drink Federation Scotland's Reformulation for Health team as they discuss the reformulation process, the eight principles of reformulation, how they can support businesses, and the added value of reformulation.

Following consumer and industry trends, many food and drink manufacturers are deciding to reformulate. The Reformulation for Health project within FDF Scotland offers free to access support to Scottish manufacturers, open to members and non-members of the FDF.

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> Join Joanne Burns and Harriet Heath from Food and Drink Federation Scotland's Reformulation for Health team as they discuss the reformulation process, the eight principles of reformulation, how they can support businesses, and the added value of reformulation.

Following consumer and industry trends, many food and drink manufacturers are deciding to reformulate. The Reformulation for Health project within FDF Scotland offers free to access support to Scottish manufacturers, open to members and non-members of the FDF.

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8428808 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100 1309 full false FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Sustainability and skills FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Sustainability and skills On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, FDF Scotland held a hustings event.  This podcast is the third in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In the final part, the candidates answer questions around environmental sustainability and skills challenges. This includes the support needed for the food and drink industry in these areas.   

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties: 

•Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
•Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
•Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
•Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
•Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, FDF Scotland held a hustings event.  This podcast is the third in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In the final part, the candidates answer questions around environmental sustainability and skills challenges. This includes the support needed for the food and drink industry in these areas.   

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties: 

•Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
•Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
•Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
•Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
•Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8327136 Fri, 16 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100 2302 full false FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Industry recovery FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Industry recovery On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the second in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In part two, the candidates from each of the main political parties answer questions around the best ways to support the recovery and growth of the food and drink industry. This includes supporting businesses to recover from the  impacts of Covid-19 and the changes brought about by Brexit. 

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties:   

  • Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
  • Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
  • Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
  • Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
  • Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the second in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In part two, the candidates from each of the main political parties answer questions around the best ways to support the recovery and growth of the food and drink industry. This includes supporting businesses to recover from the  impacts of Covid-19 and the changes brought about by Brexit. 

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties:   

  • Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
  • Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
  • Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
  • Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
  • Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8295068 Fri, 09 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0100 1949 full false Learning more about food and drink through education Learning more about food and drink through education Listen to this podcast to find out more about the wide range of food and drink education resources that have been created to support Scottish schools. You will also hear about the activities that are taking place collaboratively to help educators, young people and parents better understand the variety of career opportunities that the food and drink industry has to offer and the skills that employers need.
 
This podcast features presentations from a recent Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Food, which took place on 3 February 2021. If you would like to view the slides from the meeting please get in touch with us at skills@fdfscotland.org.uk.

You will hear presentations from:

•Moira Stalker, Skills Manager, Food and Drink Federation Scotland
•Sara Smith, Learning and Development Co-ordinator, the Royal Highland Education Trust
•Mary Holland, Director, Developing Young Workforce North East
•Jennifer Robertson, Health & Education Manager, Quality Meat Scotland

More information
   
FDF Scotland has collated a wide range of food and drink resources that have been created by many organisations to support educators. If you would like to find out more or have anything you would like added please contact skills@fdfscotland.org.uk.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work. 

Find out more information about FDF Scotland.  

]]> Listen to this podcast to find out more about the wide range of food and drink education resources that have been created to support Scottish schools. You will also hear about the activities that are taking place collaboratively to help educators, young people and parents better understand the variety of career opportunities that the food and drink industry has to offer and the skills that employers need.
 
This podcast features presentations from a recent Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group on Food, which took place on 3 February 2021. If you would like to view the slides from the meeting please get in touch with us at skills@fdfscotland.org.uk.

You will hear presentations from:

•Moira Stalker, Skills Manager, Food and Drink Federation Scotland
•Sara Smith, Learning and Development Co-ordinator, the Royal Highland Education Trust
•Mary Holland, Director, Developing Young Workforce North East
•Jennifer Robertson, Health & Education Manager, Quality Meat Scotland

More information
   
FDF Scotland has collated a wide range of food and drink resources that have been created by many organisations to support educators. If you would like to find out more or have anything you would like added please contact skills@fdfscotland.org.uk.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work. 

Find out more information about FDF Scotland.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8247339 Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0100 2091 full false FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Key priorities from the political parties FDF Scotland Hustings 2021: Key priorities from the political parties On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the first in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In part one, we hear more about the candidates’ key priorities for the next Scottish Parliament, including the ways they will support and work with the food and drink industry.   

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties:   

  • Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
  • Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
  • Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
  • Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
  • Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> On 12 March, ahead of the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland held a hustings event. This podcast is the first in a three part series featuring highlights from the hustings.

In part one, we hear more about the candidates’ key priorities for the next Scottish Parliament, including the ways they will support and work with the food and drink industry.   

The event was chaired by freelance food and drink journalist Karen Peattie.

We were joined by a candidate from each of the main political parties:   

  • Jamie Halcro Johnston, the Scottish Conservatives
  • Mags Hall, the Scottish Greens
  • Rhoda Grant, Scottish Labour
  • Liam McArthur, the Scottish Liberal Democrats and
  • Fergus Ewing, the Scottish National Party

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8215214 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000 1167 full false Behind the food and drink business: Border Biscuits Behind the food and drink business: Border Biscuits In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to Suzie Carlaw, Head of Brand at Border Biscuits to gain an insight into how to run a successful biscuit company.  

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the great work the business is doing in areas like sustainability and supporting their community, and the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

Suzie also highlights the opportunities that lie ahead for Border Biscuits.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to Suzie Carlaw, Head of Brand at Border Biscuits to gain an insight into how to run a successful biscuit company.  

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the great work the business is doing in areas like sustainability and supporting their community, and the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

Suzie also highlights the opportunities that lie ahead for Border Biscuits.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-8029224 Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000 1210 full false A menu for growth: Our priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturers A menu for growth: Our priorities for Scotland’s food and drink manufacturers Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has published a manifesto setting out our key priorities that will support the future growth of the vital food and drink manufacturing industry.

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the great work our industry is doing and how we will work with the next Scottish Parliament and Government to support the future success of food and drink.

More information 

Read FDF Scotland's manifesto: https://bit.ly/AMenuForGrowth

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> Ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland has published a manifesto setting out our key priorities that will support the future growth of the vital food and drink manufacturing industry.

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the great work our industry is doing and how we will work with the next Scottish Parliament and Government to support the future success of food and drink.

More information 

Read FDF Scotland's manifesto: https://bit.ly/AMenuForGrowth

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit: www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-7812715 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 18:00:00 +0000 1327 full false Helping Scottish businesses to increase their productivity Helping Scottish businesses to increase their productivity Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Head of Policy, Cat Hay, to find out more about the support that is available to help businesses increase their productivity through Productivity Club Scotland.
 
Ashleigh McCulloch, Programme Manager at the Productivity Club joins us to tell us more about the Club and the some of the key successes so far.

Productivity Club Scotland is a network of businesses focused on doing things better. As leaders navigate the challenges presented by today’s environment, collaboration and support from peers has never been more important. The Club offers the opportunity to engage with a range of businesses across all sectors and discuss common business areas. There is no charge to join and related activities are free.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Head of Policy, Cat Hay, to find out more about the support that is available to help businesses increase their productivity through Productivity Club Scotland.
 
Ashleigh McCulloch, Programme Manager at the Productivity Club joins us to tell us more about the Club and the some of the key successes so far.

Productivity Club Scotland is a network of businesses focused on doing things better. As leaders navigate the challenges presented by today’s environment, collaboration and support from peers has never been more important. The Club offers the opportunity to engage with a range of businesses across all sectors and discuss common business areas. There is no charge to join and related activities are free.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-7515709 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000 1023 full false How bakers can make their products healthier How bakers can make their products healthier Joanne Burns, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, hosts a discussion on how bakers can make their products healthier.

As we start 2021 consumers are focusing more on health and resolutions for the future, and added factors such as Covid reinforce the importance of health and wellbeing.

Listen to this podcast to learn how Scottish bakers can start their reformulation journey, where to access help and support, and the alternative ingredients that can be used in bakery reformulation.

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk







]]> Joanne Burns, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, hosts a discussion on how bakers can make their products healthier.

As we start 2021 consumers are focusing more on health and resolutions for the future, and added factors such as Covid reinforce the importance of health and wellbeing.

Listen to this podcast to learn how Scottish bakers can start their reformulation journey, where to access help and support, and the alternative ingredients that can be used in bakery reformulation.

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk







]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-7306846 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2202 full false Supporting Scottish food businesses to prevent food waste Supporting Scottish food businesses to prevent food waste Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Policy Manager, Cat Hay, to find out more about the support that is available to help Scottish food businesses to prevent good food from going to waste.

Ylva Haglund, Food Waste Sector Manager at Zero Waste Scotland, joins us to explain what surplus food redistribution is, how businesses can redistribute their surplus food, and the support that is available to help Scottish business to do so.

Find out more about how Zero Waste Scotland can help Scottish food businesses to reduce food waste on their website. 

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Policy Manager, Cat Hay, to find out more about the support that is available to help Scottish food businesses to prevent good food from going to waste.

Ylva Haglund, Food Waste Sector Manager at Zero Waste Scotland, joins us to explain what surplus food redistribution is, how businesses can redistribute their surplus food, and the support that is available to help Scottish business to do so.

Find out more about how Zero Waste Scotland can help Scottish food businesses to reduce food waste on their website. 

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-6784498 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000 897 full false The benefits of Modern Apprenticeships to both businesses and employees The benefits of Modern Apprenticeships to both businesses and employees Want to find out how you can develop your workforce and help your business develop? Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Skills Manager, Moira Stalker, to find out how Modern Apprenticeships might be right for your business and your employees.

This podcast has been recorded on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership to help industry, educators, career influencers and potential new recruits to find out:

  • What are Modern Apprenticeships
  • Who is eligible to be a Modern Apprentice
  • How they are delivered and the role that Skills Development Scotland and training providers have in their delivery – making the whole process simple for employers and employees
  • How they can help business development and resilience and encourage workforce retention

Moira is joined by:

  • Gerry McBride,  Strategic Relations Manager – Food & Drink, Skills Development Scotland
  • Alasdair Smith, Chief Executive, Scottish Bakers
  • Gordon Gibb, Director, Polaris Learning


For further information:


For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Want to find out how you can develop your workforce and help your business develop? Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation Scotland’s Skills Manager, Moira Stalker, to find out how Modern Apprenticeships might be right for your business and your employees.

This podcast has been recorded on behalf of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership to help industry, educators, career influencers and potential new recruits to find out:

  • What are Modern Apprenticeships
  • Who is eligible to be a Modern Apprentice
  • How they are delivered and the role that Skills Development Scotland and training providers have in their delivery – making the whole process simple for employers and employees
  • How they can help business development and resilience and encourage workforce retention

Moira is joined by:

  • Gerry McBride,  Strategic Relations Manager – Food & Drink, Skills Development Scotland
  • Alasdair Smith, Chief Executive, Scottish Bakers
  • Gordon Gibb, Director, Polaris Learning


For further information:


For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-6565540 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 2394 full false Behind the food and drink business: Devro Behind the food and drink business: Devro In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to Gary Stephenson, Global External & Regulatory Affairs, Devro (Scotland) and Chair of FDF Scotland.  Devro is one of the world’s leading suppliers of collagen casings for food, used in the production of a wide variety of sausages and other meat products.

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the history of the business, how Devro's products are used, and the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

Gary also highlights the key challenges impacting the food and drink industry and the opportunities ahead

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to Gary Stephenson, Global External & Regulatory Affairs, Devro (Scotland) and Chair of FDF Scotland.  Devro is one of the world’s leading suppliers of collagen casings for food, used in the production of a wide variety of sausages and other meat products.

Listen to this podcast to find out more about the history of the business, how Devro's products are used, and the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

Gary also highlights the key challenges impacting the food and drink industry and the opportunities ahead

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-6342115 Fri, 13 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000 1921 full false Using biotechnology to contribute to a circular economy Using biotechnology to contribute to a circular economy Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Policy Manager, Cat Hay, to find out how biotechnology can help food and drink businesses contribute to a circular economy.
 
Debbie McCreath, Public Affairs Manager at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), joins us to explain how IBioIC can support businesses to play their part in a more sustainable Scotland.

Tackling food waste and finding alternate uses, packaging, green recovery, and non-food crops are among the policy areas this podcast looks at, as well as open funding opportunities for food and drink manufacturers.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Listen to this podcast hosted by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Policy Manager, Cat Hay, to find out how biotechnology can help food and drink businesses contribute to a circular economy.
 
Debbie McCreath, Public Affairs Manager at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), joins us to explain how IBioIC can support businesses to play their part in a more sustainable Scotland.

Tackling food waste and finding alternate uses, packaging, green recovery, and non-food crops are among the policy areas this podcast looks at, as well as open funding opportunities for food and drink manufacturers.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-6125365 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000 1324 full false Inspiring Scottish teachers and schools to find out more about food Inspiring Scottish teachers and schools to find out more about food Listen to this podcast to hear how Scottish schools and teachers are being supported and inspired to find out more about the exciting world of food - including the careers involved.

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), and the Rowett (Aberdeen University) are Scotland’s Good Food Champions. We are working together to provide teachers with learning opportunities linked to food; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); and sustainability. We are launching an online learning portal for teachers to access at a time to suit as well as providing a series of bite size webinars.

Register your interest in the learning portal for teachers here.

Good Food Champions
Want to find out more….

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Listen to this podcast to hear how Scottish schools and teachers are being supported and inspired to find out more about the exciting world of food - including the careers involved.

Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland, the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET), Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), and the Rowett (Aberdeen University) are Scotland’s Good Food Champions. We are working together to provide teachers with learning opportunities linked to food; science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); and sustainability. We are launching an online learning portal for teachers to access at a time to suit as well as providing a series of bite size webinars.

Register your interest in the learning portal for teachers here.

Good Food Champions
Want to find out more….

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-5907310 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0100 1797 full false Consumer and business attitudes to reformulation Consumer and business attitudes to reformulation This podcast will help you learn more about consumer attitudes to reformulation and health and how to make changes to your products for health.

FDF Scotland recently carried out research with Levercliff Associates to determine consumer and business attitudes to reformulation. The research looked at consumer attitudes to health and wellbeing as well as highlighting key consumer profiles and what drives them when purchasing. It also analysed Scottish SME food manufacturers experiences of reformulation - identifying where any gaps and challenges are.

We have developed a new and exciting reformulation toolkit to help companies start their reformulation journey. Tune in to learn more.

Our presenters are:

Joanne Burns, Reformulation for Health Manager, FDF Scotland
David Craig, Director, Levercliff
Clair Prior, Insights Manager, Levercliff

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> This podcast will help you learn more about consumer attitudes to reformulation and health and how to make changes to your products for health.

FDF Scotland recently carried out research with Levercliff Associates to determine consumer and business attitudes to reformulation. The research looked at consumer attitudes to health and wellbeing as well as highlighting key consumer profiles and what drives them when purchasing. It also analysed Scottish SME food manufacturers experiences of reformulation - identifying where any gaps and challenges are.

We have developed a new and exciting reformulation toolkit to help companies start their reformulation journey. Tune in to learn more.

Our presenters are:

Joanne Burns, Reformulation for Health Manager, FDF Scotland
David Craig, Director, Levercliff
Clair Prior, Insights Manager, Levercliff

More from FDF Scotland on diet and health in Scotland

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-5598124 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0100 2341 full false The benefits of Graduate Apprenticeships to both businesses and employees The benefits of Graduate Apprenticeships to both businesses and employees Want to find out how you can develop your workforce and help your business develop? Listen to this podcast hosted by FDF Scotland’s Skills Manager, Moira Stalker, to find out how Graduate Apprenticeships might be right for your business and your employees.

Moira is joined by Skills Development Scotland and universities from across Scotland. Find out what a Graduate Apprenticeship is, how it is delivered, the benefits it can bring and funding support available.

Make sure you listen to the end when you will hear from a successful Graduate Apprentice - Bethany Welsh from Balfour Beatty - about how the scheme helped her career and employer.

Find out more about some of the Graduate Apprenticeships available at universities across Scotland and who to contact for more information. 

The full list of participants include Claire Young - Strategic Business Development - Glasgow Caledonian University, Fiona McMillan - Alumni and Business Engagement Officer – University of Stirling, Fiona Campbell  - Business Development Manager - Robert Gordon University, Fiona Kennedy – Graduate Apprenticeships Manager – University of West of Scotland, Tony Minchella - Partnership and Delivery Manager (West Region) Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships – Skills Development Scotland, and Bethany Welsh - Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician - Balfour Beatty.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Want to find out how you can develop your workforce and help your business develop? Listen to this podcast hosted by FDF Scotland’s Skills Manager, Moira Stalker, to find out how Graduate Apprenticeships might be right for your business and your employees.

Moira is joined by Skills Development Scotland and universities from across Scotland. Find out what a Graduate Apprenticeship is, how it is delivered, the benefits it can bring and funding support available.

Make sure you listen to the end when you will hear from a successful Graduate Apprentice - Bethany Welsh from Balfour Beatty - about how the scheme helped her career and employer.

Find out more about some of the Graduate Apprenticeships available at universities across Scotland and who to contact for more information. 

The full list of participants include Claire Young - Strategic Business Development - Glasgow Caledonian University, Fiona McMillan - Alumni and Business Engagement Officer – University of Stirling, Fiona Campbell  - Business Development Manager - Robert Gordon University, Fiona Kennedy – Graduate Apprenticeships Manager – University of West of Scotland, Tony Minchella - Partnership and Delivery Manager (West Region) Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships – Skills Development Scotland, and Bethany Welsh - Apprentice Civil Engineering Technician - Balfour Beatty.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-5170351 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:00:00 +0100 3183 full false How butchers can make their products healthier How butchers can make their products healthier Joanne Burns, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, hosts a discussion on how butchers can make their products healthier and support the health and wellbeing of their local community. She is joined by Gordon King - Executive Manager at Scottish Craft Butchers, Tom Courts - Owner/Director at Tom Courts Burntisland Butchers and Andy Benn - Head of Culinary Development at Food Makers part of the Scobie & Junor business. Listen to learn about simple changes that will help improve the healthiness of your products.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> Joanne Burns, Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, hosts a discussion on how butchers can make their products healthier and support the health and wellbeing of their local community. She is joined by Gordon King - Executive Manager at Scottish Craft Butchers, Tom Courts - Owner/Director at Tom Courts Burntisland Butchers and Andy Benn - Head of Culinary Development at Food Makers part of the Scobie & Junor business. Listen to learn about simple changes that will help improve the healthiness of your products.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-4994171 Fri, 14 Aug 2020 09:00:00 +0100 2326 full false Behind the food and drink business: Macsween of Edinburgh Behind the food and drink business: Macsween of Edinburgh In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to James Macsween, Managing Director of Macsween of Edinburgh. Tune in to find out more about the history of the business, how to make haggis, the different ways to eat haggis, and the history of the creation of their vegetarian haggis. You will also find out more about the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

James then highlights how resilient the food and drink industry has been throughout the Covid-19 crisis; and the opportunities he sees ahead for Macsween of Edinburgh.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> In this podcast FDF Scotland's CEO David Thomson talks to James Macsween, Managing Director of Macsween of Edinburgh. Tune in to find out more about the history of the business, how to make haggis, the different ways to eat haggis, and the history of the creation of their vegetarian haggis. You will also find out more about the important skills and careers involved in running a successful food business.  

James then highlights how resilient the food and drink industry has been throughout the Covid-19 crisis; and the opportunities he sees ahead for Macsween of Edinburgh.

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-4761668 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0100 2358 full false FDF Scotland's Lockdown Lunch Challenge FDF Scotland's Lockdown Lunch Challenge To help keep pupils engaged with food education during lockdown, FDF Scotland created a Lockdown Lunch Challenge. Young people across Scotland were asked to design an innovative street food dish that they and their families would love. The dish had to contain at least one item of local Scottish produce, use products they had in their cupboards and fridges, and contribute to at least one of their five a day. There were over 200 entries to the challenge and the standard of entries was very high.

As well as having fun cooking up a storm with their friends and families, the young people, their parents and their educators learnt more about where food ingredients come from, the importance of a healthy balanced diet, how food is produced, and who is involved in making food available in their local shops and supermarkets. 

In this podcast FDF Scotland's Skills Manager Moira Stalker chairs a discussion with teachers who encouraged their pupils to get involved in the challenge and a parent of one of the winners.

Find out more about the challenge in FDF Scotland's press release.  

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  




]]> To help keep pupils engaged with food education during lockdown, FDF Scotland created a Lockdown Lunch Challenge. Young people across Scotland were asked to design an innovative street food dish that they and their families would love. The dish had to contain at least one item of local Scottish produce, use products they had in their cupboards and fridges, and contribute to at least one of their five a day. There were over 200 entries to the challenge and the standard of entries was very high.

As well as having fun cooking up a storm with their friends and families, the young people, their parents and their educators learnt more about where food ingredients come from, the importance of a healthy balanced diet, how food is produced, and who is involved in making food available in their local shops and supermarkets. 

In this podcast FDF Scotland's Skills Manager Moira Stalker chairs a discussion with teachers who encouraged their pupils to get involved in the challenge and a parent of one of the winners.

Find out more about the challenge in FDF Scotland's press release.  

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  




]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-4486646 Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0100 2315 full false Protecting and retaining your workforce through recovery Protecting and retaining your workforce through recovery Covid-19 has affected all aspects of life and work. Adapting to the new normal has resulted in massive disruption and the necessity for the food and drink industry to adapt very quickly.

In this podcast David Thomson, CEO of FDF Scotland, chairs a roundtable discussion with Scottish food and drink businesses to find out more about their current and future skills needs, their training requirements, and to identify what support is required. Helen Muir, HR Director of Dawnfresh and Board Member of the Scotland Food & Drink Skills Board provides useful insights. Helen’s presentation is available on FDF Scotland's website.  

The discussions and responses gathered during this meeting will be used to inform the recovery plan for Scotland’s food and drink industry.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> Covid-19 has affected all aspects of life and work. Adapting to the new normal has resulted in massive disruption and the necessity for the food and drink industry to adapt very quickly.

In this podcast David Thomson, CEO of FDF Scotland, chairs a roundtable discussion with Scottish food and drink businesses to find out more about their current and future skills needs, their training requirements, and to identify what support is required. Helen Muir, HR Director of Dawnfresh and Board Member of the Scotland Food & Drink Skills Board provides useful insights. Helen’s presentation is available on FDF Scotland's website.  

The discussions and responses gathered during this meeting will be used to inform the recovery plan for Scotland’s food and drink industry.

Find out more about FDF Scotland's skills work.  

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit www.fdfscotland.org.uk.  

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-4414328 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0100 2390 full false How the food industry can help consumers make healthier choices How the food industry can help consumers make healthier choices In this podcast Kate Halliwell, Head of UK Diet and Health Policy at the FDF, chairs a discussion about consumer demand for healthier food and the work Scottish food companies are doing to make their products healthier. Insights are provided from Joanne Burns, FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, and David Craig, Director, at food and drink consultancy Levercliff. 

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> In this podcast Kate Halliwell, Head of UK Diet and Health Policy at the FDF, chairs a discussion about consumer demand for healthier food and the work Scottish food companies are doing to make their products healthier. Insights are provided from Joanne Burns, FDF Scotland’s Reformulation for Health Manager, and David Craig, Director, at food and drink consultancy Levercliff. 

For more information about FDF Scotland please visit our website: www.fdfscotland.org.uk 

For any queries on FDF Scotland's reformulation work please contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk

]]> FDF Scotland Buzzsprout-4269956 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 14:00:00 +0100 1596 diet and health full false