The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
CCF calls on government to ease restrictions hampering renewable energy installations
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has called on government to ease the planning restrictions “currently hampering” installation of renewable energy infrastructure and to provide grant funding for large capital energy efficiency investments.
FSA launches consultation on additional NFCU investigatory powers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation seeking views from the public, public health professionals and food sector partners on the proposed enhancement of the investigatory powers of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Irish PM calls potential NI Protocol trade war “unnecessary”
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said a UK-EU trade war, because of possible changes to the current Brexit deal, would be “shocking” and “unnecessary”.
Winners revealed at FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 ceremony
The winners of the 2022 FMT Food Industry Awards were announced on Wednesday evening 25th May at a black-tie dinner and ceremony hosted by chef Matt Tebbutt of TV’s Saturday Kitchen, held at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
M&S announces exit from Russia, UK store closures and hit to sales
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has made a series of announcements, which include UK store closures, predicted declines in sales and its plans to fully pull out of the Russian market following the invasion of Ukraine.
Poultry and pork processor records £2bn revenue despite challenging year
According to an annual report by pork and poultry processor Cranswick, the company made £2 billion in revenue for the last financial year, despite “unprecedented industry wide labour and supply chain challenges.”
Supermarket sales fall as grocery prices rise
According to the latest Kantar figures, supermarket sales fell by 4.4% during the 12 weeks to 15th May 2022, whilst like-for-like grocery prices have risen by 7% over the past four weeks compared with the same time last year.
CIEH raises concerns over delay in ‘junk food’ promotions ban to tackle obesity
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has raised concerns about the government’s announcement last week that bans on promotions of so called ‘junk’ foods would be delayed.
FDF calls on industry to back careers passport scheme
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), in partnership with the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink (NSAFD), are calling on UK manufacturers to back a new Careers Passport to help tackle chronic labour shortages.
FDF responds to “very sobering” inflation rises
Chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Karen Betts said that the latest inflation figures, which place food inflation at 6.7%, were “very sobering”.