The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Women in Meat Industry Awards starts nomination process
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards recognise the important and significant contributions that women make across the UK meat sector and nominations are now being requested for this year’s initiative.
CCF responds to “unnecessarily divisive” Transport Committee report
CEO of the Cold Chain Federation (CCF) Shane Brennan said that there were “lessons to be learned” from the latest report on supply issues, but expressed his disappointment at some of its recommendations.
FDF report reveals UK food and drink non-EU trade topping pre-pandemic levels
According to research released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), exports and imports of food and drink with non-EU countries have soared above pre-pandemic levels for the first time.
Edible oils supplier KTC sold to Endless LLP
Private equity investor, Endless LLP, has announced the acquisition of KTC (Edibles) Limited, one of the UK’s largest suppliers of edible oil, supplying over 250 million litres a year to manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers across the UK and globally.
Food industry bodies react to Precision Breeding Bill
Legislation to cut red tape and support the development of new technologies to grow “more resistant, nutritious, and productive crops” was introduced in Parliament last week.
CCF calls on government to ease restrictions hampering renewable energy installations
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) has called on government to ease the planning restrictions “currently hampering” installation of renewable energy infrastructure and to provide grant funding for large capital energy efficiency investments.
FSA launches consultation on additional NFCU investigatory powers
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation seeking views from the public, public health professionals and food sector partners on the proposed enhancement of the investigatory powers of the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU).
Irish PM calls potential NI Protocol trade war “unnecessary”
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has said a UK-EU trade war, because of possible changes to the current Brexit deal, would be “shocking” and “unnecessary”.
Winners revealed at FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 ceremony
The winners of the 2022 FMT Food Industry Awards were announced on Wednesday evening 25th May at a black-tie dinner and ceremony hosted by chef Matt Tebbutt of TV’s Saturday Kitchen, held at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
M&S announces exit from Russia, UK store closures and hit to sales
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has made a series of announcements, which include UK store closures, predicted declines in sales and its plans to fully pull out of the Russian market following the invasion of Ukraine.