The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK set to host international food security summit in November
The UK is set to host an international food security summit later this year to increase support for vulnerable people worst hit by rising food prices.
Government seminar to discuss steps for developing a circular economy
Policy Forum for Wales is set to host a keynote seminar looking at zero waste policy.
IGD report highlights “underlying fragility” of the UK food supply chain
The IGD has released a new report, which has revealed that international conflict and extreme weather has strained the system and “exposed underlying fragility”.
Global packaging companies Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in talks about potential merger
Boards of directors at Smurfit Kappa and packaging producer WestRock Company have agreed to merge the two companies to create Smurfit WestRock.
Vegan anti-dairy advert banned by ASA for using “graphic and gory imagery”
Vegan charity Viva! has had its ‘killer yoghurt’ advert banned from airing after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received complaints.
Hilton Food Group reports a “robust” financial performance
Hilton Food Group plc has published its interim results for the 28 weeks to 16th July 2023, reporting strong operational progress.
Draft decree suggests plant based ‘meat’ labels to be banned in France
France has drafted a new decree to ban certain labels on plant-based meat alternative products after its initial policy was dismissed in June 2022.
NFU Scotland calls for Government to deliver on food security
NFU Scotland has written to Scotland’s First Minister to highlight the need for food safety and security ahead of the new Parliamentary session.
FSA publishes new guidance on food allergen labelling
The Food Standards Agency has published updates to its ‘best practice’ guidance on food allergen labelling.
Steve Reed appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Reed has replaced Jim McMahon as Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Labour’s cabinet reshuffle.