The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
ACI novel food applications validated
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry’s novel foods applications have been validated by the Food Standards Agency.
Food industry continues to suffer labour and skills shortages
According to the FDF the food and drink industry lost 3,000 jobs in Q4, following a decline in employment of 7,000 jobs in the preceding quarter.
Cold chain urges Government to extend climate change agreement scheme
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to use the Spring Budget to extend the Climate Change Agreement scheme beyond 2025.
New report predicts food and agriculture industry will stabilise in 2023
New report looks at what food and agriculture sectors and associated industries can expect into 2023.
British farming to reach 10% of primary schools through NFU live lessons
Students in primary schools are stepping into farmers’ shoes as they take part in NFU Education’s live lessons during British Science Week.
Calls for Government to develop food packaging framework
Tetra Pak and a group of industry specialists want a framework for environmental labelling on food to support consumer choices.
Chancellor urged to prioritise food production in Spring Budget
Ahead of the Budget the NFU has called for greater support for domestic food production as costs continue to soar.
Industry consultation starts on ‘fair and equitable’ Seafish levy
Seafish has begun consulting with its levy payers and the wider seafood industry on its proposals for a new levy model.
Booths is retailer at centre of cooked meats incident
Booths supermarket revealed as retailer of mislabelled cooked meat products, but is not being investigated by the NCFU.
Food and drink gateway launched by FDF
The FDF has a new one-stop online tool to connect food businesses with a range of advice and expertise.