The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Zeus lands Austrian packing firm in €40 million deal
Irish-owned packaging manufacturer, Zeus Packaging, has announced the acquisition of Austrian-based food packaging solutions business, Petruzalek, which was part of Sirap-Gema Group.
Improved allergen labelling becomes law in Scotland
New legislation, which will require food businesses in Scotland to provide the product name and full ingredients, including allergen information on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods, has been put before the Scottish Parliament.
Companies supported to understand the consumer’s sensory experiences of food
Research has been carried out at Harper Adams University Food Academy in order to try and connect food producers to their eventual consumers’ sensory experience.
Anger over eligibility criteria for emergency seafood fund
The eligibility criteria for the emergency seafood fund, which has been introduced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), will leave many fishing firms unable to gain full compensation for the disruption caused by Brexit, according to Seafood Scotland.
UKRI and Defra to launch £12m Farming Innovation Pathways
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have announced their R&D collaboration for a new funding opportunity: Farming Innovation Pathways.
Scotland can ‘lead the charge’ for British food, says Trade Commission chair
In an exclusive blog for NFU Scotland, Tim Smith, chair of the Trade and Agriculture Commission, outlined the role Scottish farmers and food producers have played in shaping his report which focuses on the future of British food and farming.
City Food Lecture: “Grocery technology will become a driving force in customer loyalty”
The rapid adoption of technology will allow supermarkets to reduce food waste and drive ever greater customer loyalty, according to Mel Smith CBE, Ocado CEO and speaker at the 2021 City Food Lecture.
Report identifies sustainable approach to meat inspection
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) has published a report which sets out how many of the challenges facing the small abattoir and poultry processing sectors can be addressed through the use of remote inspection.
Covid-19 has changed grocery game for good, says Ocado
Grocery shopping has changed for good as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Ocado, which reported a 35% increase in sales over the past year. In its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 29th November 2020, the online grocer saw underlying profits rise...
Trust in food industry at an all-time high
Trust in the food industry is at an all-time high as a result of continued supply during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the latest IGD Shopper Confidence Index. The Index blends a range of measures that relate directly to the food and consumer goods sector to...