The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Industry reacts to UK Government’s proposal to introduce Irish Sea border checks in four stages
The UK Government proposed to bring in Irish Sea border checks for food products, starting with fresh meat, in four phases from October onwards.
Unibio appoints new CEO to drive next stage of growth
Unibio, the sustainable protein company, has appointed David Henstrom as its new CEO. He is expected to join the company in June 2021.
Seafood Scotland competition supports return of hospitality
Professional chefs and foodservice establishments from across Scotland are being invited to showcase their culinary expertise as they compete for the chance to have their outlets’ seafood bill covered for a month by Seafood Scotland .
BFFF launches online jobs board ahead of further lockdown easing
As UK unemployment hits a five-year high and with the hospitality industry hit particularly hard, the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has responded with a dedicated jobs board to help people get back into the industry.
Federation of Bakers set to join forces with FDF
The Federation of Bakers (FoB) is to join the Food and Drink Federation as the industry works together to tackle some of the biggest issues facing the sector.
Industry collaborates to find key to healthy eating behavioural change
As part of an ambition to make healthy and sustainable diets easy, the health team from IGD has joined forces with leading retailers and manufacturers, and researchers at the University of Leeds, to trial a series of interventions to see what drives long-term behavioural change.
New research looks to optimise continuous processing to boost product throughput
Campden BRI has begun investigating how to minimise over-processing to help manufacturers maintain product quality, reduce energy costs and increase profitability. The research team aims to establish a more accurate method for calculating the overall lethality of a continuous flow process, enabling better optimised, and safe, thermal processes.
Response to Queen’s Speech on food advertising bans
The FDF has criticised the move, in this year’s Queen’s Speech, to address obesity issues including the banning of TV adverts for ‘unhealthy’ foods alongside a total ban online.
Pladis to consult with workers over future of its Tollcross factory
Pladis, the global snacking company, has announced a proposal to close its factory in Tollcross, Glasgow, subject to a full and meaningful consultation with employees. The proposal would put 468 roles at risk of redundancy.
New editor joins the team at Food Management Today
Yandell Publishing has appointed Jane Connolly to take over the helm of the company’s meat and food portfolio.