The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Consistency is key: temperature control solutions for food manufacturing
SPONSORED CONTENT: Keeping temperature under control throughout the food manufacturing process is vital to producing a quality end product, according to Reiser UK’s sales manager Ed Hewitt and meat specialist Volker Fahldieck.
M&A activity in UK food sector fell sharply in both value and volume in 2022
Mergers and acquisitions in 2022 fell in value at an estimated 70% at c. £1,700 million compared to £6,600 million in 2021.
Deep concerns remain over Government plans to protect environmental and public health standards
The CIEH is concerned that Government is failing to deliver firm commitments to protect public health with the Retained EU Law Bill.
IGS says supply chain delivery and value are key trends for 2023
Global insight provider IGD has identified six trends set to influence the global retail landscape in 2023.
Tesco chairman’s comments come from “living in a parallel universe” say food producers
NFU’s president, Minette Batters has said the comments from Tesco’s chairman, John Allan, come from: “Living in a parallel universe.”
Consumer eating habits have changed following Covid-19, says FSS
New research from Food Standards Scotland shows how the nation’s shopping and eating habits have changed following the pandemic.
Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions
Danone, one of the world’s largest dairy companies, has announced a global action plan to reduce absolute methane emissions from its fresh milk supply chain by 30% by 2030.
Food and drink inflation continues to rise despite headline slowdown
The ONS inflation data for December showed food and drink price inflation continuing to rise, whilst headline inflation slowed for a second month in a row in December, down to 10.5%.
Extraordinary times call for investments in food sovereignty, says UN leader
President of the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) warned of the urgent need to invest at speed and scale in long-term rural development to prevent recurring food crises.
Collaboration between international NGOs coordinates efforts to tackle plastic pollution
Organisations leading the work in reducing the impact of plastics have joined forces to drive new global action.