The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Scottish Bakers calls for government intervention to tackle skills shortage
A workforce survey of its members by Scottish Bakers has revealed a skill shortage across the spectrum of bakery businesses in Scotland.
Seafood supply chain impacted by Covid-19 but fish and chip sector recovers
Seafish’s latest UK seafood sector review shows how the impacts of Covid-19 have been felt across the supply chain.
HRH Prince of Wales calls for “expedited” response to ‘failed’ food systems
HRH Prince Charles was among the global representatives calling for the transformation of food systems during the concluding day of the United Nations’ Food Systems Pre-Summit.
Shoppers will ditch food brands over poor eco-credentials, survey finds
A survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that sustainability concerns are a priority for consumers when it comes to the weekly grocery shop.
Tesco tackles HGV driver shortage by offering £1,000 joining bonus
The supermarket chain is attempting to address the UK’s critical shortage of lorry drivers by attracting new recruits with a £1,000 incentive, if they join before 30th September.
Scottish seafood sector to receive £1.8m recovery boost
Seafood businesses in Scotland will be supported in their recovery from the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 with £1.8 million in funding.
Food worker isolation policy “doesn’t go far enough”, says NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) has vocalised concern about the isolation exemptions for food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers, claiming that it “doesn’t go far enough to avoid disruption” further down the supply chain.
Scottish Bakers respond to self- isolation exemption
Scottish Bakers has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement that changes are being made to self-isolation rules for close contacts of Covid-19 cases.
Food supply chain workers exempt from isolation rules
Food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers contacted by NHS Test and Trace will be able to continue working if they test negative daily, whether or not they are vaccinated.
IGD unveils online resources to help prioritise food surplus redistribution
The second phase of the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD)’s programme urges the food industry to support the charities and community groups that supply food to people in need via new online resources.