The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Deadline extended for Welsh food industry training programme
The Food Skills Cymru programme, which supports the training of staff within the Welsh food and drink industry, has had its funding extended until the end of November 2022.
HSBC sustainability report outlines ’10 key suggestions’ for supply chain
An analysis, developed for HSBC UK by a team at Harper Adams University, forwards a list of ‘key suggestions’ to cut carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of the UK food supply chain.
Poundland opens new store with focus on fresh food
Poundland’s first large-format store in Nottingham is offering more fresh food in a bid to attract customers on a budget to do a weekly shop with the bargain retailer.
Unilever predicts price hike as production costs rise
Marmite maker Unilever has announced that further price rises are ahead for consumers as production costs are expected to rise as much as £3 billion in 2022.
Celebrity TV Chef to host FMT Food Industry Awards Ceremony
Matt Tebbutt, the presenter of the popular ‘Saturday Kitchen’ on BBC1, has been confirmed as this year’s host for the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner.
Walkers ends crisp packet recycling scheme
Walkers has announced that its Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme will close on 25th April 2022.
Food Awards product judging now underway at test kitchens
Evaluations and product judging has started for this year’s FMT Food Industry Awards at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University, Shropshire.
Brexit causes ‘additional costs and delays’, says spending watchdog
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that new controls in place over the movement of goods between the UK and the EU have created added costs for businesses and affected international trade flows.
Rees-Mogg appointed as Minister for Brexit Opportunities
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been appointed Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.
Asda extends budget ranges to all stores after pressure from food campaigner
Asda said it will introduce its Smart Price and Farm Stores ranges in all 581 food stores and online to provide customers on a budget with “more value choices.”