
Instep UK Becomes a Member of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink
Instep UK is pleased to announce that we have officially become a member of the National Skills Academy for Food & Drink (NSAFD), the industry‑led specialist dedicated to strengthening workforce capability across the UK’s food and drink sector.
The NSAFD plays a vital role in helping manufacturers develop, grow, and future‑proof the skills their workforce needs to thrive. Through its collaborative and industry‑driven approach, the NSAFD supports organisations to:
- Build and develop essential, future‑ready skills
- Strengthen and optimise apprenticeship strategies
- Access quality‑assured training matched to precise CPD requirements
- Attract, inspire, and retain future talent
- Influence skills policy across all UK nations to drive meaningful sector‑wide change
Strengthening Our Partnership‑Led Approach
Our membership reinforces Instep UK’s partnership‑led approach, collaborating closely with our clients to shape tailored programmes that drive measurable performance improvement and build future‑ready capability across the sector.
For more than 30 years, Instep UK has supported organisations in building confident, capable, high‑performing teams. Our work with the food and drink industry continues to focus on developing leaders, improving behavioural capability, and empowering people to contribute to stronger organisational performance.
Looking Ahead
We are excited to work alongside the NSAFD and its network of employers, providers, and partners. Together, we will continue championing skills, supporting workforce growth, and helping organisations unlock the full potential of their people.
To learn more about our programmes for the food and drink manufacturing sector, contact our team – we’d love to support your workforce development goals.


