Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Name of organisation
Food and Drink Federation Scotland
Contact details
The Food & Drink Federation Scotland
Email: skills@fdfscotland.org.uk
Tel: 0131 229 9415
Overview
Raise awareness of the career opportunities in the food and drink industry to young people, educators, career influencers and job changers
Support and promote progression routes and pathways into industry (apprenticeships, FE/HE and direct entry)
Help to make connections between the food we eat and the people and processes involved
Understand how manufacturers reformulate products to make them healthier
Web link(s) to resources:
Inside Industry films and information
https://www.youtube.com/@FDFchannel
Resources for career changers, educators and industry
https://www.fdfscotland.org.uk/fdf/what-we-do/people-and-employment/careers-and-skills-development/
Resources specifically for educators, including food science videos, career information, case studies, lesson plans, reformulation of products and much more
https://www.fdfscotland.org.uk/fdf/what-we-do/people-and-employment/careers-and-skills-development/for-educators/
Reformulation support toolkit
https://www.fdfscotland.org.uk/fdf/resources/toolkits/diet-and-health/reformultion-support-toolkit/
What age of pupils do your resources / activity target?
3rd and 4th level
Senior phase
ASN
Key areas of activity
Aquaculture
Manufacturing
Careers awareness / promotion
Skills development
STEM
Industry Growth
Industry Partnerships
Industry support
Food Safety
Sustainability
Education
