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Food and drink: As it is (1178 words) |
 | Food and drink companies make, move, sell and serve food and drink to people in a range of settings: at home; at work; at school; in cafés, bars and restaurants; and even on the move. |
| Food and drink manufacturing is the single largest manufacturing sector in the UK, accounting for almost 15% of the UK’s total manufacturing (Food and Drink Federation, 2005). |
| Those working in food service management, although not the highest paid in the industry, are increasingly being rewarded with benefits, training opportunities and sometimes travel as their careers progress. |
| Scottish Food and Drink Federation: SFDF Priorities > SFDF Priorities for 2006 (418 words) |
| Given the long-term concern amongst food and drink manufacturers in Scotland about labour shortages and skills gaps, SFDF will continue to urge the Scottish Executive to develop and implement a long-term, sustained and comprehensive strategy that will assist in the process of upskilling the workforce and encouraging innovation. |
| Food and Health Council and Food and Health Alliance – To ensure effective input from the food and drink manufacturing sector to the development of government policy in relation to food and health in Scotland. |
| Ensure the interests of members are represented effectively to FSA Scotland as it further develops and rolls out nutrient specifications for food and drink products used in meals provided by the public sector in schools, hospitals, prisons and elsewhere. |
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