The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Nominations open for Best New Product Development Award 2022
The FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 will recognise the finest across the food processing and manufacturing sectors, plus a range of other categories at a black-tie ceremony and dinner held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on 25th May 2022.
Paul Freeston named as FDF’s new president elect
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced that apetito’s Paul Freeston is the new president elect following Jon Woods’ tenure.
Food costs rise as UK inflation to hit 4.6% by Christmas
British households are facing a more expensive Christmas shop after product shortages and labour issues raise retail prices higher.
UK Plastics Pact cuts plastic packaging by 10%
According to WRAP’s annual report, major UK supermarkets and food manufacturers have helped reduce the amount of packaging on supermarket shelves by a tenth between 2018 and 2020.
Women In Meat Industry Awards film and picture gallery now available
A short film highlighting some of the key moments from this year’s in-person Women In Meat Industry Awards (WIMIA) ceremony has been made available online following the ceremony which took place in November.
Sykes Seafood acquires Ruskim Seafoods
Sykes Seafood, a shrimp supplier based in Knutsford, has announced the purchase of Ruskim Seafoods, creating a $500 million seafood business.
“Once in a lifetime opportunity” for frozen food, says BFFF
Chair of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) Ian Stone has said that the frozen food industry has a rare opportunity to grow sales and help cut carbon emissions.
Food industry leaders sign up to WRAP ‘Water Roadmap’
A total of 65 supporters, including major UK food manufacturers and retailers, have committed to supporting WRAP’s Water Roadmap.
Food supply chains “scaling back” plans for Christmas, says CCF
Cold Chain Federation (CCF) boss Shane Brennan told the Transport Select Committee that there will be less choice for consumers in supermarkets this Christmas, as suppliers plan to meet demand and no more.
Who will be named Food Manufacturer of the Year 2022?
Next year on 25th May, the FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 will recognise the finest across the food processing and manufacturing sectors, plus a range of other categories at a black-tie ceremony and dinner held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.