The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Defra pushes back waste reporting mandate until 2026
Defra has delayed the introduction of a mandate requiring businesses to report food waste figures.
Food Security Report considers challenges in the food chain
The Efra Select Committee has published its Food Security Report considering the challenges facing the UK food supply chain.
Finnebrogue invests £2.8m to upgrade plant-based food factory
The County Down food producer Finnebrogue has announced a £2.8 million investment to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.
Many EU food businesses unaware of new UK border laws
The Cold Chain Federation is warning that unawareness by EU businesses of UK border changes may create significant disruption in the Christmas trading window.
Unilever reports strong H1 results and nutrition sales grow 10.4%
Unilever has released its results for the first half of 2023, reporting that its underlying sales growth has been “particularly strong.”
FSA updates consumer advice on smoked and cured fish following risk assessment
The Food Standards Agency is advising certain ‘high risk’ consumer groups to avoid eating ready-to-eat cold-smoked or cured fish, to prevent severe illness from listeriosis.
Tesco and Harper Adams University create new sustainable agriculture course
Tesco and Harper Adams University’s School of Sustainable Food and Farming have announced the launch of a new training programme.
Food insecurity reaches 25%, FSA survey finds
The Food Standards Agency has reported that its Food and You 2 survey found food insecurity levels have reached 25%.
EPR policy delay is “bittersweet”, says Ecoveritas
Ecoveritas has said it supports Defra’s decision to defer EPR for packaging fees until October 2025, adding that it is “unfortunate but necessary.”
Billingham ammonia plant to close due to “supply-demand imbalance”
CF Fertilisers UK Limited has announced a proposal to permanently close its Billingham ammonia plant.