The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Welsh government project creates hundreds of jobs in food industry
Project HELIX, an initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, has helped create 428 new jobs and protect a further 1,749 roles in the Welsh food and drink industry.
Nestle launches consumer platform to highlight palm oil issues
‘Beneath the Surface’ looks to educate consumers on the impact of their retail habits by allowing them to “directly experience some of the challenges that companies face in sourcing palm oil.”
Plant-based foods market predicted to hit $162 billion by 2030
According to Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), the plant-based foods market could make up to 7.7% of the global protein market by 2030, with a value of over $162 billion.
Lidl’s Kickstart scheme showcases small food manufacturers
Food and drink producers from across Ireland have been selected to display their products in 210 stores as part of the retailer’s supplier development scheme.
BFFF hosts ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for food manufacturers
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has hosted a virtual event for suppliers, designed to help Marks & Spencer develop its frozen food range.
European meat substitute company launches frozen range in UK
Verdino Foods, a brand delivering 100% plant-based products based on pea protein, is launching in the UK in August.
Harper Adams launches senior management qualification for food industry
The Senior Leader Apprenticeship in Food Business Management course aims to develop future senior managers for food industry businesses.
Aldi recalls pastry slices due to undeclared barley and mustard
The supermarket chain has recalled their Crestwood 2 Puff Pastry Cheese and Onion Slices because they contain barley (gluten) and mustard, which are not mentioned on the label.
Food tech start-up introduces “world first” carbon labels for food industry
Foodsteps has launched a series of carbon labels that allows businesses to calculate, reduce, and label the environmental impact of their food.
Morrisons accepts raised bid from Fortress ahead of rival buyer’s deadline
The supermarket chain’s board has agreed to back a new takeover deal that values Morrisons’ equity at £6.7 billion, an increase on Fortress’s original £6.3 billion offer.