FPC Membership - Why Join?
Our extensive membership encompasses all aspects of both domestic and global supply chains
Widely recognised as the voice of the UK industry FPC plays a unique and crucial role in creating opportunities and supporting the growth of its members’ businesses. Our extensive membership encompasses all aspects of both domestic and global supply chains of the fruit, vegetable and the flower industry.
We provide you with the following benefits:
Meetings
Our Sustainability and Technical Meetings run on a Quarterly basis throughout the year. There are regular contributions from regulatory bodies such as the Chemicals Regulation Directorate, so delegates keep up to date with regulatory developments and food safety issues.
In the Technical Meetings we discuss a wide range of technical issues such as food safety, regulation, import / export, plant health and other key issues affecting the fresh produce and cut flower sectors.
The Sustainability Meetings cover topics such as reaching Net Zero, Climate Impact, Eco-labelling, Ethical Trading and Water Resilience.
Regular updates
Regular updates on the outcomes of issues are sent to members via e-marketing and posted in the members’ area of the FPC website.
They include the latest on Brexit, pesticide and plant health regulation and enforcement, customs clearance, tariffs, quotas and schedules, RASFF notifications, UK and EU plant health interceptions, food safety, sustainability, waste, workforce and ethical issues.
FPC help businesses anticipate and respond to changing market conditions, regulatory requirements, and industry developments, enabling them to make informed decisions and maintain competitive advantage in the fresh produce sector.
Networking Opportunities
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People attended our prestigious FPC Fresh Awards
There are many opportunities for members to meet and network throughout the year.FPC organises many industry visits and our meetings encourage discussion and information sharing between members.
Our most prestigious networking event annually is the FPC Fresh Awards. Organised by the industry for the industry it is a glittering evening event attended by over 600 people from the fresh produce industry. The evening celebrates outstanding achievements across all sectors of the UK produce industry.
There are awards for organisations who trade in or with the UK and who demonstrate superb performance in innovation, creativity, consistency of service and quality, sustainability, marketing, working as a team. There are awards for individuals, the Supply Chain, Retail Excellence and for Business Excellence including service providers.
Advice, guidance & publications
We regularly update our series of publications which provide practical advice and information. Free online for FPC members and a number can be purchased by non-members.
We've also worked with the British Retail Consortium to develop the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8: Fresh Produce Guideline which explains the practical requirements of the Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8. This guidance aims to ensure consistent interpretation by everyone involved in the process of certification.
We offer advice to members on regulatory matters and technical issues, participating in government consultations and contributing to a number of stakeholder groups on behalf of the industry. Members will find the latest updates in the FPC Newsdesk.
FPC Member Benefits
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MEMBERSHIP FEES
Full Membership fees are based on your company's turnover.
Associate Membership fees are a fixed rate.
NOTE: The membership year runs January-December.
Pro rata fees may be considered for members joining partway through the year, at the sole discretion of FPC.