The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Latest Craigavon investment to bring Moy Park closer to Net Zero goal
Manufacturer Moy Park has installed a new state of the art combined heat and power (CHP) unit at its Craigavon facility.
Tesco releases preliminary results
Tesco plc has declared an operating profit of £2.6 billion for the year to 25th February 2022.
New industry-led guidance sets out role of people and culture in enabling food safety
New global guidance from BSI, developed through consensus with industry is published this week.
Scottish Bakers dismayed at delayed Apprenticeship Funding
Trade body, Scottish Bakers has written to the Government to express dismay at the delay in confirming funding for new apprenticeships starts.
ReFood heralds the success of Food Waste Action Week
ReFood is heralding the success of WRAP’s 2023 Food Waste Action Week, supported by over 80 organisations including Arla Foods, Ocado, Danone and Tesco.
Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative
In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.
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.