The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food Awards product judging now underway at test kitchens
Evaluations and product judging has started for this year’s FMT Food Industry Awards at the Regional Food Academy test kitchens, located at Harper Adams University, Shropshire.
Brexit causes ‘additional costs and delays’, says spending watchdog
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has found that new controls in place over the movement of goods between the UK and the EU have created added costs for businesses and affected international trade flows.
Rees-Mogg appointed as Minister for Brexit Opportunities
Jacob Rees-Mogg has been appointed Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency.
Asda extends budget ranges to all stores after pressure from food campaigner
Asda said it will introduce its Smart Price and Farm Stores ranges in all 581 food stores and online to provide customers on a budget with “more value choices.”
Tesco boss warns of further food price rises
John Allan, chairman of Tesco, has predicted that “the worst is yet to come” on food price inflation.
Lidl and Waitrose declared the ‘greenest supermarkets’
Lidl and Waitrose have topped a list of eco-friendly supermarkets published by Which?, with both scoring well across greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, plastic use and food waste.
KP Snacks warns of supply chain issues after cyberattack
KP Snacks said that its cybersecurity systems had been “compromised by ransomware” and the company could no longer safely process orders or dispatch goods.
SEE acquires Irish packaging firm Foxpak
SEE has acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd. (Foxpak), a privately-owned Irish packaging solutions company.
Irish Sea border checks continue after DUP orders halt
Border checks have continued at ports in Northern Ireland despite DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ instruction to officials to cease on Wednesday night (2nd February), and the First Minister’s subsequent resignation on Thursday.
Nestle confirms Fawdon factory will close
Nestlé has announced plans to shut its factory in Fawdon, as the company moves production of its staples to mainland Europe.