The FMT Blog

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has said that food and drink manufacturers “are working hard to keep prices down” for consumers but are being “hit hard” by rising costs.

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a ‘skills toolkit’ that aims to help food and drink manufacturers recruit jobseekers of all ages across the UK.

Bill Jermey is to retire as CEO of skills charity the Food and Drink Training and Education Council (ftc) at its AGM later this month, after over 50 years working in the industry.

Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced that it has made two new acquisitions: biotechnology company c-LEcta and Mexican-based enzyme manufacturer Enmex.

The Food Skills Cymru programme, which supports the training of staff within the Welsh food and drink industry, has had its funding extended until the end of November 2022.

An analysis, developed for HSBC UK by a team at Harper Adams University, forwards a list of ‘key suggestions’ to cut carbon emissions and the carbon footprint of the UK food supply chain.

Poundland’s first large-format store in Nottingham is offering more fresh food in a bid to attract customers on a budget to do a weekly shop with the bargain retailer.

Marmite maker Unilever has announced that further price rises are ahead for consumers as production costs are expected to rise as much as £3 billion in 2022.

Matt Tebbutt, the presenter of the popular ‘Saturday Kitchen’ on BBC1, has been confirmed as this year’s host for the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner.

Walkers has announced that its Crisp Packet Recycling Scheme will close on 25th April 2022.