The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Mixed industry response as UK-Australia FTA is signed
Following the signing of the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which was agreed in principle in June, industry trade bodies have expressed mixed views on its long-term impact on the UK food industry.
FDF reports ‘significant and persistent’ drop in food exports
According to the latest data from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), UK exports of food and drink are down £2.7 billion (-15.9%) in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Celebrate the best of UK talent with the FMT Food Industry Awards 2022
The prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards are back for 2022! Product nominations are now open and processors, manufacturers and retailers are invited to put their products forward by Friday 21st January latest for judging across nine categories.
Tesco launches refrigerated rail freight service to combat HGV driver shortages
Tesco has partnered with Direct Rail Services (DRS) to introduce a refrigerated rail freight service to reduce the number of its lorries on the road.
Cost of living rises to 5.1% as supply chain issues affect food prices
Inflation reached a 10-year high in the 12 months to November 2021 with supply chain disruption and the price of raw materials contributing to rising food prices for consumers.
Food industry bodies voice concern for 2022 at NFU conference
At the NFU Food Security Summit, several food industry organisations spoke about the potential challenges businesses face in the new year.
MD of Arla Foods to headline 21st City Food Lecture
Organisers of the City Food Lecture have announced Ash Amirahmadi, managing director of Arla Foods, as the keynote speaker of its 2022 lecture.
Long-term supply solutions “urgently needed”, say food industry bodies
A group comprising businesses and trade bodies from across the food industry has warned of further disruption to UK supply chains if long-term solutions are not implemented by government.
FSA warns CBD food product manufacturers and retailers to “act responsibly”
The chief executive of the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has laid out the Agency’s approach to regulating CBD, bringing the industry into compliance with the need for CBD to go through an FSA safety assessment.
Driving better health outcomes through innovations in food production
SPONSORED CONTENT: BSI Group has joined forces with industry leading authors to offer expert insight into how we can improve the nation’s health post-pandemic.