The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
‘Green shoots’ vision announced for Welsh food industry post-Covid
The Welsh Government has announced a future strategic vision for the food and drink industry as it sets its sights, over the coming years, to be a world leader in sustainability. Looking at areas such as growth and productivity, environmental impact, fair work and...
FDF shares concerns ahead of the budget
The FDF’s chief executive, Ian Wright CBE, has urged the government to conduct an urgent review of the regulatory burdens the food and drink industry currently faces, ahead of the Chancellor’s budget announcement this week. He said: “The food and drink industry has...
Nestlé acquires recipe kit firm SimplyCook
Nestlé has agreed a deal to acquire UK based recipe kit firm, SimplyCook, in an effort to increase its direct-to-customer offerings in the UK and Ireland. SimplyCook was launched in 2014 and provides customers with pre-portioned ingredients to follow recipes....
‘Carbon Week’ webinars announced by AHDB
A series of webinars will take place next week to help teach farmers more about carbon foot printing and sustainable farming practices. An important factor that impact of food issues.
3,000 jobs at risk as Asda targets online growth
Supermarket giant Asda has announced that 3,000 jobs may be at risk as the retailer looks to invest more in its online sales platform. The move comes as a result of shifting consumer behaviours throughout the pandemic say Asda, with the supermarket’s online capacity...
Food companies beat CO2 reduction targets five years early
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released its sustainability-focused Ambition 2025 Progress Report, highlighting progress from its members on targets initially set in 2016.
Campden BRI begins research into red meat shelf-life
Food research institute Campden BRI is looking for partners to help with new research that aims to revise established standards in order to improve the sustainability of red meat products. Campden says the study could save producers and retailers millions of pounds in...
Food awards product judging goes ahead in April
Following the recent Government announcement confirming the easing of lockdown arrangements, product judging for the FMT Food Industry Awards, which had previously been postponed, will now take place during the week commencing 19th April 2021. Delivery of all...
FDF “disappointed” in Covid-19 exit strategy
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) says it is disappointed with the Government’s Covid-19 roadmap which will see hospitality and foodservice venues remain shut until at least 12th April. Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined his Covid-19 exit strategy yesterday 22nd...
Britain could ban EU mineral water in response to shellfish block
Ministers are reportedly considering a potential ban on seed potato imports and mineral water from the EU following the decision to ban exports of certain shellfish products from UK waters. The Telegraph newspaper has alleged that Government ministers are looking at a...