The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Lidl recalls ‘street food’ product due to undeclared milk
The supermarket chain has recalled their My Street Food Patatas Bravas with Aioli Dip because it contains milk, which is not mentioned on the label.
Morrisons accepts new £7bn takeover bid from CD&R
The supermarket chain’s board has backed a new £7 billion offer from US private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice, after turning down the company’s original £5.5 billion bid in June.
Hauliers ‘avoiding’ food industry due to Brexit-related admin
Almost a third (31%) of haulage companies said they were having to avoid working with the food and drinks industry, due to increased checks and admin.
HFSS restrictions will open up shelf space, research predicts
A study estimates that restrictions on the promotion of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products will mean that more shelf space is ‘up for grabs’ as retailers rethink their sales strategies.
Finalists announced for prestigious meat industry awards
As the 9th September ceremony approaches, finalists in some categories for the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021 have been revealed. Hosted by footballing icon Kevin Keegan OBE, the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021 will be one of the highlights of the food...
FSS offers support ahead of PPDS labelling law changes
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are offering practical guidance and online support for food businesses in Scotland, ahead of changes to laws on pre-packaged for direct sale (PPDS) foods.
Weetabix workers strike over pay
Members of the Usdaw union at the Weetabix AP4 plant in Kettering started a 24-hour stoppage after rejecting an offer from the company to resolve a pay dispute.
£80m investment by protein manufacturer to create supply chain jobs
Sedamyl has announced an £80 million expansion plan that will see its Yorkshire plant create up to 75 jobs and to support hundreds more in the food supply chain.
Latest Kantar figures suggest consumer return to pre-pandemic habits
The latest market share report by Kantar finds that British consumers are making smaller but more frequent trips to the shops, while just over 20% are grocery shopping online.
Following the Eatwell Guide is key to sustainable diets, says BNF
A new report by the British Nutrition Foundation suggests that the nutritional quality of diets should be central to the public discussion surrounding the environmental impact of food production and consumption.