The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Princes on course to cut CO2 emissions by 1,100 tonnes
Prince’s packaging projects are set to reduce carbon emissions by 1,100 tonnes, building on the targets of the company’s 2030GreenGoals initiative.
FDF launches net zero handbook to support food sector
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released a guide that aims to show how food and drink manufacturers can become more sustainable.
Sainsbury’s faces DHL driver strikes ahead of Christmas period
The union Unite has warned that Sainsbury’s customers across the south west could face pre-Christmas shortages, if DHL drivers take strike action in a dispute over pay.
M&S food sales up but further supply issues predicted
As part of Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) half-year results, the supermarket chain has welcomed rising food sales but warns of future supply challenges.
Consumer shopping habits begin to stabilise post-pandemic
The latest figures from Kantar’s retail survey show consumers’ shopping behaviour is beginning to steady and some habits from the pandemic look set to stay.
“Concerns have been raised” about Trade and Agriculture Commission
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has commented on the new Trade and Agriculture Commission’s (TAC) appointments and what they mean for the body’s terms of reference.
Major supermarkets pledge to halve environmental impact of weekly shop by 2030
Five of the UK’s biggest supermarket chains have promised to reduce the environmental impact of a weekly food shop by half, by the end of the decade.
Global food prices hit 10-year high
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), global food prices have reached the highest level in over a decade after rising by more than 30% between October 2020 and 2021.
CCF calls on government to support cold chain businesses through energy crisis
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) urged the Business Secretary to prioritise cold storage operators in any plans to protect British industry from ill effects of soaring energy prices.
Iceland pledges to become plastic neutral
The supermarket chain has announced that it will offset its plastic footprint in a bid to become plastic-free across its own label packaging.