The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK consumers gear up for bumper Christmas
According to market research company Kantar, UK consumers are planning for a treat-filled Christmas, despite price rises.
FSA launches consultation on ‘may contain’ food labelling
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is seeking the views of businesses on the use of precautionary allergen information on food packaging.
Tesco workers to take industrial action at nine further sites
Pre-Christmas strikes will take place at another nine Tesco distribution centres following two ballots of Usdaw union members.
Strike action planned at four Tesco depots ahead of Christmas
Stoppages will take place at four Tesco distribution centres on various dates from 16th December after Unite union members voted to strike over pay.
Compleat Food Group acquires family business Wrights Food Group
Manufacturer and bakery store operator Wrights Food Group has been acquired by Compleat Food Group.
Nominations open for Best New Product Development Award 2022
The FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 will recognise the finest across the food processing and manufacturing sectors, plus a range of other categories at a black-tie ceremony and dinner held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on 25th May 2022.
Paul Freeston named as FDF’s new president elect
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has announced that apetito’s Paul Freeston is the new president elect following Jon Woods’ tenure.
Food costs rise as UK inflation to hit 4.6% by Christmas
British households are facing a more expensive Christmas shop after product shortages and labour issues raise retail prices higher.
UK Plastics Pact cuts plastic packaging by 10%
According to WRAP’s annual report, major UK supermarkets and food manufacturers have helped reduce the amount of packaging on supermarket shelves by a tenth between 2018 and 2020.
Women In Meat Industry Awards film and picture gallery now available
A short film highlighting some of the key moments from this year’s in-person Women In Meat Industry Awards (WIMIA) ceremony has been made available online following the ceremony which took place in November.