The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food Standards Scotland launches online guide to encourage balanced diet
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has introduced a new healthy eating campaign that looks to encourage people to make “simple changes to help improve their diet.”
£160k funding awarded to Scottish sustainable food and drink firms
Seventeen Scottish food and drink companies have been awarded a share of £160,000 funding for sustainable projects as part of an industry-wide commitment to net zero.
Devolved nations call on UK government to “act urgently” on immigration proposals
The devolved administrations have written to the Minister for Safe and Legal Migration, detailing the impact that the Skilled Worker Visa scheme and wider issues of migration are having on their economic recovery.
CSM Ingredients acquires Hi-Food
CSM Ingredients has announced the acquisition of Hi-Food, an Italian food-tech company specialising in the research, development and production of natural origin ingredients.
Nestlé becomes latest manufacturer to warn of price rises
Nestlé has warned consumers that they can expect to pay more for their products as it passes on some of its rising production costs.
Food industry training scheme seeks ex-military and career changers to upskill sector
Food supply chain training provider MDS is offering a programme geared towards ex-forces and career changers, in a bid to triple the number of its secondments in the sector.
FDF warns of “unnecessary burdens” on food manufacturers due to inflation
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said that food and drink manufacturers “are working hard to keep prices down” for consumers but are being “hit hard” by rising costs.
FDF launches skills toolkit to help food industry recruit nationwide
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a ‘skills toolkit’ that aims to help food and drink manufacturers recruit jobseekers of all ages across the UK.
ftc chief executive steps down after half a century in the food industry
Bill Jermey is to retire as CEO of skills charity the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (ftc) at its AGM later this month, after over 50 years working in the industry.
Kerry acquires c-LEcta and Enmex
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced that it has made two new acquisitions: biotechnology company c-LEcta and Mexican-based enzyme manufacturer Enmex.