The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Confusion surrounding plastic packaging tax remains
Packaging data services provider Ecoveritas claims a widespread lack of understanding and accurate data is why less than 5% of HMRC’s estimated number of registrations to pay the new tax on plastic packaging signed up.
Scottish Bakers calls on government to back businesses amid production cost pressures
Scottish Bakers, which supports the bakery trade throughout Scotland, has written to Holyrood and Westminster politicians to ask for financial support for businesses affected by rising production costs.
Asda becomes latest retailer to ditch best before labels
Asda is the latest UK retailer to remove ‘best before’ labels across a range of fresh produce, including 200 fruit and vegetable products.
British CO2 plant announces it will close production
CF Fertilisers UK has announced that it will temporarily halt ammonia production at its Billingham Complex due to “uneconomical” market conditions.
Women In Meat Industry Awards Friday voting deadline approaching
Following a record level of nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards, the final deadline for voting is this Friday August 26th.
Princes UK commits to 100% MSC-certified sustainable tuna sourcing
Princes has revealed plans to source and sell 100% of its UK Princes branded tuna from Marine Stewardship Council certified sustainable fisheries by the end of 2025.
FSA consumer study records reduced consumption of meat alternatives
The Food Standards Agency’s latest consumer survey has found around a fifth of respondents no longer eat meat alternatives and just over a third confirmed they had never eaten products of that category.
Frozen food can reduce waste and grocery bills, says BFFF boss
Commenting on the launch of the British Frozen Food Federation’s first annual campaign, CEO Rupert Ashby said that the company is encouraging consumers to buy more frozen food by demonstrating how they can reduce food waste and save money.
Obituary: Sir David Samworth CBE DL
Food Management Today is sad to report the passing of Sir David Samworth, founder and life president of UK food manufacturer Samworth Brothers.
FDF demands government fix “cost-of-doing-business crisis” as inflation hits new high
With grocery inflation soaring into double figures in July, the Food and Drink Federation has called on government to minimise the costs of existing and upcoming regulation for manufacturers to curb rising production costs.