The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s ramps up removal of single-use plastic lids
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has announced it will be removing single-use plastic lids across its own-brand dip pots in 2023.
Iceland Seafood confirms sale of UK business
Iceland Seafood has signed a Letter of Intent (“LOI”) with “a respected industry player” to sell its subsidiary Iceland Seafood UK Ltd.
Campden BRI seeks partners for foreign body detection project
Campden BRI is looking for partners to help with new research that aims to improve the range of foreign bodies that can be detected in food.
Food Industry Awards 2023 – product entries and voting in full swing
FMT Awards organisers report a wide range of incoming product nominations plus category voting, as this year’s awards get underway.
No new support for farmers, Coffey tells EFRA Committee
Secretary of State Therese Coffey has said that the Government is not considering any further financial support for British farmers.
2023 Meat Contacts directory available online
The popular annual A5 size Meat Contacts directory is now available and has been fully updated for 2023.
British exports continue to grow in countries set for UK trade deals
Strong export growth continues this quarter as exports to both EU and non-EU markets increased substantially, according to the FDF.
Food skills and staff shortages persist, says NSAFD report
UK food and drink manufacturing and processing businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in keeping affordable food on the nation’s table.
Grocery inflation dips for first time in 21 months
The rate of grocery price inflation has fallen for the first time in nearly two years, according to the latest figures from Kantar.
Cabinet Secretary visits bakery to understand sector’s needs
Scottish Bakers welcomed Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands to McGhee’s Bakery in Glasgow.