The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK Ministers appoint AHDB board members
Ministers have made a new appointment and reappointed two other posts at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Defra publishes findings of pork supply chain review
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published a summary of responses to its consultation on contractual practice in the pork supply chain, setting out its next steps.
2023 City Food Lecture rebrands and announces panel line-up
The City Food Lecture is to be re-branded as the City Food & Drink Lecture and will look at the resilience and sustainability of supply chains.
Draft proposals for new border controls announced
Plans to enforce checks on products entering the UK have been published by the UK Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments.
Hilton Food Group announces directorate change, as preliminary results show growth
Hilton Food Group plc has announced the appointment of Steve Murrells CBE as Group Chief Executive Officer.
New border controls require a pragmatic approach to avoid collapse, says CCF
The Cold Chain Federation has commented on reports that Government is set to announce details of how post-Brexit regulatory checks on food and other imports will be introduced.
Oscar Mayer to start redundancy consultation
Food manufacturer, Oscar Mayer plans to move the manufacturing of some products from its Flint factory to its Wrexham plant.
UK’s food manufacturers driving change to support health
Kantar WorldPanel data, released by the FDF, shows the average UK shopping basket has become healthier in recent years.
Cereal brand celebrates 70th anniversary with update to classic packaging
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of its Shreddies brand, Nestlé Cereals has updated the classic packaging to mark the occasion.
FMT Food Industry Awards 2023 finalists revealed
The finalists of the annual FMT Food Industry Awards have been announced in advance of the 5-star ceremony on the evening of 6th June.