The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Slicing without crust freezing – GEA slashes energy costs with new blade
SPONSORED CONTENT: GEA tells Food Management Today about the innovative products that are saving customers time and energy during slicing processes.
“We need action now to save Christmas”, says Scottish food sector
Organisations across Scotland’s food and drink industry have urged the UK and Scottish governments to tackle the labour crisis before the festive season.
UK food chain calls for ‘Recovery Visa’ to address labour shortages
In a new cross-industry report, the UK food and drink sector is asking for a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to help alleviate the current workforce shortages across the supply chain.
Cold Chain Federation says government ‘broke promise’ over red diesel support
The trade body has written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to ask BEIS to provide “appropriate support” for the food supply chain when the time comes to phase out red diesel fuel.
Investors have ‘role to play’ in decarbonisation of food industry
Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has published a report that lays out a plan for the food sector to make progress towards net-zero.
Christmas supply chain under threat, says Iceland boss
Managing director of Iceland Richard Walker has spoken out about the current HGV driver crisis, calling for change to current visa restrictions on goods drivers.
Campden BRI launches research project on Covid-safe factory hygiene
Campden BRI is looking for partners to help with a new study assessing Covid-caused hygiene practices for safer food production.
British cheese exports boosted by Asian and Oceania markets
The latest figures from HMRC show that cheese exports totalled 2,300 tonnes in the first quarter of 2021, driven by increasing demand in South Korea, China, Australia and New Zealand.
McDonald’s becomes latest restaurant hit by supply chain issues
The fast-food restaurant chain has experienced difficulties in stocking a number of their branches due to a lack of HGV drivers amid a national shortage.
Supply chain calls for reform on HGV legislation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Logistics UK have written to Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng to inform the government of the worsening impact of driver shortages across the food supply industry.