The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food industry welcomes new Defra Secretary
Chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation Karen Betts said she is “very much looking forward to working with” the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Ranil Jayawardena.
Nestle launches ‘no reds’ campaign ahead of new HFSS rules
Nestlé launches a campaign to highlight potential flaws in public perceptions of the traffic-light system, ahead of restrictions on HFSS legislation due to come into place next month.
UK food industry tells new PM to “act immediately” on cost increases
Trade bodies from across the UK food industry have welcomed the appointment of Liz Truss as new British PM, but stressed the need for action on current cost pressures.
FDF Scotland publishes plan to prevent further price increases
The Food and Drink Federation Scotland has outlined a seven-point plan which it claims will support the food and drink industry by helping it avoid further increases to the cost of food.
Aldi becomes latest retailer to scrap best before dates from fresh fruit and veg lines
Aldi has announced plans to remove best before dates from around 60 of its own brand products in a bid to help tackle food waste in homes.
Arla Foods predicts decline in production as dairy prices rise
Arla Foods has warned that global milk production is expected to decline further and contribute to sustained high dairy prices.
Government launches nationwide consultation on bread and flour regulations
A UK-wide consultation on proposed amendments to the Bread and Flour Regulations 1998, which requires the addition of certain nutrients to non-wholemeal wheat flour to protect public health, has been launched by the government.
Decisions must be made on energy shortages, says president of NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has called on the UK government to make a decision regarding the current energy shortages that will benefit food suppliers and the wider UK supply chain.
UK food and drink exports pass pre-pandemic levels
Exports to both EU and non-EU markets have exceeded pre-Covid levels for the first time in the first half of 2022, according to new figures released by the Food and Drink Federation.
Ongoing risk of Listeria associated with ready to eat smoked fish, says FSA
Food Standards Scotland, the UKHSA and the Food Standards Agency are reinforcing their advice to vulnerable groups of consumers in relation to the risks of Listeria monocytogenes infection which, in some cases, is claimed to be linked to ready to eat smoked fish.