The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Scottish Bakers appoints new CEO
Scottish Bakers, the membership organisation which supports the bakery trade throughout Scotland, has announced the appointment of a new chief executive
Global appetite for dairy produce grows
Businesses have been urged to build on the success of dairy exports with global appetite set to grow further.
Product judging concludes for 2023 Meat Industry Awards
This year’s Meat Management Industry Awards dinner takes place on 12th September and product judging has just been completed.
Sustainable packaging is a growing concern amongst consumers, research finds
Shoppers are more focused on the sustainability of a product’s packaging when deciding to make a purchase, research from Smurfit Kappa UK has found.
Seafish unveils five-year Corporate Plan
Seafish, the public body supporting the UK seafood industry, has launched its 2023-2028 Corporate Plan.
Market volatility holds back vital investment for the UK economy
Expected longer-term market volatility is impacting investment by the UK’s food and drink manufacturers.
UK-Canada partnership launched to advance plant-based food innovation
Innovate UK has announced a new partnership with Protein Industries Canada, looking to unite the food sectors in both countries.
Food Industry Awards 2023 film and photo gallery now available
The photo gallery and the video highlights from the Food Industry Awards 2023 have now been posted to the Food Management Today website.
Plant-based company VFC acquires Meatless Farm
Vegan food company VFC has acquired Meatless Farm in a deal worth £12 million in sales.
Meat awards product judging now underway
A massive range of products have been delivered by companies from right across the meat industry for evaluation this week as part of the Meat Management Industry Awards.