About the Future Factory research programme
The Future Factory research programme underpins this report – as well as informing discussions at the follow-up roundtables with senior industry leaders and the final recommendations to the UK government. It is based on interviews with: Senior leaders including managing directors, supply chain and procurement leaders, data and analytics officers and site managers at 30+ UK food and drink companies, covering big players and growing businesses including Aldomak, Britvic and Associated British Foods Public bodies, including Innovate UK Business Connect, the Manufacturing Technology Centre and Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) Recruitment and innovation experts such as Wilton & Bain and Sheffield Hallam University Advanced Food Innovation Centre FDF members also provided views on the food and drink manufacturing industry through detailed questionnaires. These qualitative insights, and Newton’s 20 years’ navigating complicated systemic challenges, have been synthesised with a detailed literature review and analysis of key economic and industry indicators. This approach aims to provide a robust, data-driven, insight-led perspective on the productivity, performance and potential of the food and drink manufacturing industry as benchmarked against other countries andmanufacturing areas. Thank you to everyone who took part and the team at the FDF who supported the research.
Research programme
Report
Roundtables
Food & Drink Technology Task Force
Recommendations to UK government
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