The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Peer presses UK Government to justify support for Irish Sea border after concerns raised over the supply of kosher food
Senior peer Lord Rogan has challenged the UK Government to justify Boris Johnson’s decision to sign up to a regulatory border in the Irish Sea after problems emerged surrounding the supply of kosher food to Northern Ireland.
Food Innovation Centre publishes sugar factsheet
Specialists at the Food Innovation Centre at the University of Nottingham have turned the spotlight on sugar reduction in their latest factsheet for the food and drink industry.
Palm oil producer Korindo loses FSC sustainability status
Major Korean palm oil supplier Korindo has been stripped of its association with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and its trademark FSC licences will be terminated from 16th October.
National Food Strategy calls for major reform of food systems
The second part of Henry Dimbleby’s National Food Strategy report has recommended a tax on salt and sugar, less meat consumption and that GPs should seriously consider prescribing vegetables to encourage healthier eating.
Weetabix workers vote to strike at Northamptonshire factory
A 24-hour stoppage will be called within a week from 28th July after Weetabix workers in the Usdaw union unanimously voted to take industrial action over a shift payments dispute.
Call for end to contact isolation for vaccinated food logistics workers
The Cold Chain Federation is urging Government to remove the Covid-19 close contact isolation requirement for fully vaccinated food logistics key workers from 19th July instead of waiting until 16th August.
UK food policy needs much greater diversity to deal with future shocks
UK food policy needs to become more economically, environmentally, regionally and biologically diverse if it is to develop sufficient resilience and capacity to deal with future shocks and stresses, a new report by three leading food policy experts warns.
Survey claims British public want British food protected in trade deals
A new survey, commissioned by the NFU, claims 85% of the British public who responded to their questions said they wanted future trade deals to protect UK farmers from being undercut by cheaper, sub-standard food imports.
Crisp manufacturer acquires leading potato seed supplier
Wolds Produce Ltd, based in Pocklington near York, has completed the acquisition of WM Quarrie (Potato Marketing) Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
IGD launches new guide to drive food industry towards net zero
A new guide from IGD, created in partnership with climate solutions experts South Pole, includes a framework for building a ‘robust’ net zero strategy.