Chief Executive of Food and Drink Federation Scotland @FDFScotland - representing food and drink manufacturers in Scotland. Views my own.
Joined March 2010
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David Thomson retweeted
4 Dec 2025
FDF Scotland has today launched its 2026 manifesto, setting out clear priorities to secure the future success of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry.
Read our manifesto: ow.ly/CS0T50XBJ54
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David Thomson retweeted
6 Nov 2025
Our final panel discussion gives an industry perspective on #FoodSecurity25.
Thank you to Robin Manning, Director of the British Agricultural Bureau, @HKelman, Chair of @FSScot, @David_FDFScot, CEO of @FDFScotland and Andrew Connon, President of @NFUStweets.
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David Thomson retweeted
Our new inquiry focuses on how central and devolved governments interact and cooperate, and the transparency of this working.
We’ll hear from a panel including @TomHorsley84 and @David_FDFScot.
More info ➡️ ow.ly/lvVx50X4XQa
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David Thomson retweeted
17 Sep 2025
Read our latest case study, showcasing how Bon Accord Soft Drinks used funding from our Reformulation for Health programme to help reformulate ahead of promotional restrictions for products High in Fat, Sugar & Salt (HFSS) ➡ bit.ly/3VlK8Kw
#ScotFoodDrinkSeptember
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David Thomson retweeted
27 Aug 2025
Our State of Industry survey reveals that confidence among UK food and drink manufacturers is flatlining at - 40% in Q2.
Industry is calling for government to ensure the upcoming Budget doesn’t add further burdens to our sector.
ow.ly/s6ht50WMCZL
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David Thomson retweeted
4 Aug 2025
The Reformul8 Challenge Fund is open!
Scottish SME food & drink manufacturers can now apply for up to £5,000 to invest in health #reformulation.
Apply now➡ bit.ly/4kVk5nz
T&Cs➡ bit.ly/4kWyXlx
Contact reformulation@fdfscotland.org.uk to discuss your project
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David Thomson retweeted
5 Aug 2025
Good luck to everyone receiving exam results today! Remember: your exam results won’t stop you getting the career you want. Just take a look at the unique paths some of our team took to their current roles, and remember there’s #NoWrongPath @dyw_scot #AFutureInFood
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David Thomson retweeted
30 Jun 2025
Are your teams truly high-performing? It's not just about technical ability!
The new Feeding Workforce Life Skills podcast explores how to build exceptional teams through essential life skills
🎧➡ bit.ly/FWSPod02
#AFutureInFood #TeamBuilding #WorkforceSkills
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David Thomson retweeted
26 Jun 2025
⭐Thrilled to announce that Hannah Bruce from Peterhead Academy is the winner of this year's Global Burger Competition! ⭐
Hannah designed the ‘Mediterranean Munch’ burger with global flavours, health-conscious ingredients, & Scotch Lamb.
Press release➡bit.ly/4elFQvb
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David Thomson retweeted
9 Jun 2025
#Reformulation can take so many shapes and forms.
We've compiled a selection of case studies in this online booklet, illustrating a range of product and nutrient focuses ➡
bit.ly/4ctea5u
#Reformul8
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David Thomson retweeted
2 Jun 2025
It's Food Science and Technology Week!
There is so much opportunity in the food industry.
Check out our Careers and Skills Development hub for inspiration, resources, and info ➡bit.ly/4jOd9IB
@ifstnews #foodscitechweek
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15 May 2025
I would also add that I have tried them and they are very tasty as well!
14 May 2025
With support from the Reformul8 Challenge Fund, @TaylorsSnacks reformulated their Lentil Waves to contain 58% less salt. Their new 25g portion size packs are HFSS ready& meet the Scottish Schools Nutritional Requirements.
Read more ➡ bit.ly/4iZuGgw
#SaltAwarenessWeek
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David Thomson retweeted
14 May 2025
With support from the Reformul8 Challenge Fund, @TaylorsSnacks reformulated their Lentil Waves to contain 58% less salt. Their new 25g portion size packs are HFSS ready& meet the Scottish Schools Nutritional Requirements.
Read more ➡ bit.ly/4iZuGgw
#SaltAwarenessWeek
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David Thomson retweeted
1 May 2025
From brand launches and product innovation, to environmental leadership, HR initiatives or apprentice of the year, there are 20 free categories to enter at this year’s FDF Awards. 🏆
View the full list here:
fdf.org.uk/fdf/events-and-me…
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David Thomson retweeted
25 Apr 2025
Our Skills Manager - Moira Stalker - was delighted to host a food and drink skills panel, featuring Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary @MairiGougeon at the @ScotParl's Business in the Parliament Conference today.
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David Thomson retweeted
25 Apr 2025
We arranged for @jenni_minto to visit @MalcoImAllan this week to hear about their project to make one of their lorne sausages healthier. This was made possible due to funding and support from our Reformulation for Health Programme.
Find out more:
ow.ly/Aq7Y50VHC28
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David Thomson retweeted
16 Apr 2025
Thank you for the useful meeting @JohnSwinney !
16 Apr 2025
Very pleased to represent @ScotchWhiskySWA, alongside SWA partners @ProsperScot @FDFScotland @ScotChambers @FSB_Scotland
Thank you to the First Minister for bringing sectors together to discuss the mutually beneficial trade and investment which can be generated between 🏴and 🇺🇸
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David Thomson retweeted
16 Apr 2025
We were pleased to host @wendychambLD at our Quaker Mill in Cupar yesterday to meet our local site team and discuss issues important to the local area and wider PepsiCo business 💡
16 Apr 2025
I had a great time visiting Quaker Oats in Cupar yesterday! We discussed a range of topics including reforms to the packaging policy landscape and the circular economy.
ALT Wendy in front of a banner that says 'Super Cupar' with the Quaker Oats logo above and the Scottish flag to the side.
ALT Wendy in the Quaker Oats factory wearing a protective coat, hat and hair net.
ALT Wendy stood in front of a range of Quaker Oats products.
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David Thomson retweeted
16 Apr 2025
I had a great time visiting Quaker Oats in Cupar yesterday! We discussed a range of topics including reforms to the packaging policy landscape and the circular economy.
ALT Wendy in front of a banner that says 'Super Cupar' with the Quaker Oats logo above and the Scottish flag to the side.
ALT Wendy in the Quaker Oats factory wearing a protective coat, hat and hair net.
ALT Wendy stood in front of a range of Quaker Oats products.
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David Thomson retweeted
14 Apr 2025
We spent last week at @Foodex, catching up with lots of FDF members! It was great to see the diversity of UK food & drink manufacturing represented, from global brands to start-ups.
Want to be part of something bigger? Visit: ow.ly/ebZf50VzRCn to learn about FDF membership
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