The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Co-operative retail stores give a boost to Kent ice cream maker
A Kent family’s passion for dairy and ice cream has impressed a local food specialist so much that their products will now feature in convenience stores across Kent and East Sussex.
Last call for tickets to attend this year’s FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony
The final countdown to this year’s Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony has started.
“Year ahead will remain challenging,” warns boss of Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s annual results showed positives for the retailer, though its CEO warned that the year ahead will come with challenges.
NFU calls on Government to prioritise food production ahead of Summit
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) said that the upcoming Food Summit would “mark a turning point in how previous Governments have prioritised the safe and affordable supply of sustainably produced home-grown food.”
Cold Chain Federation elects new president
Paul Bennell was elected the new president of the Cold Chain Federation at its AGM on 5th May 2023, effective immediately.
Four new board members in place at Food Standards Scotland
Food Standards Scotland has welcomed four new board members to the team.
Logistics UK demands “clear timeline for changes” concerning REUL Bill
Logistics UK has raised concerns about the Government’s proposed Retained EU Law Bill.
TIPA Compostable Packaging acquires Bio4pack
TIPA Compostable Packaging has announced it has acquired Bio4Pack, a European leader in compostable packaging solutions.
EPR remains an industry-wide concern, says Ecoveritas
Extended Producer Responsibility is expected to be at the forefront of conversation at next month’s Environmental Packaging Summit, according to Ecoveritas.
Global sugar and cocoa prices nearing record highs
Prices of raw sugar and cocoa touched 10-year and seven-year highs respectively in April 2023 due to tight supply and rising demand for both commodities.