The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Campden BRI appoints new chief executive
Pete Headridge will become the new chief executive of the Campden BRI Group following Chris Huscroft’s retirement on the 1st January 2021. Huscroft joined Campden BRI in October 2018 as director of technology, before becoming director of the Centre of Technical...
Tyson Foods expands plant-based range into Europe
Tyson Foods has announced the European launch of its plant-based protein brand, Raised & Rooted. The move marks the first expansion of the Raised & Rooted brand outside the U.S and Brett Van de Bovenkamp, president of Tyson Foods Europe, said: “We’re thrilled...
Harper Adams University appoints deputy vice-chancellor
Harper Adams University has appointed sustainable livestock systems expert, Professor Michael Lee, to the role of deputy vice-chancellor. Professor Lee will undertake a wide range of duties overseeing the academic activities of the university as well as deputising for...
Moy Park awarded grant for Poultry House Project
Food company Moy Park, together with its partners Queen’s University Belfast and JF McKenna, has secured funding from Innovate UK to develop its £250,000 ‘Ideal Home’ project. The project will provide an improved, resource and energy-efficient solution to poultry...
AHDB webinar to explore Covid-19 market access measures
Following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, AHDB is set to explore the new ways of working for exporters in the UK as part of its series of webinars. The webinar will highlight some of the key changes adopted within market access measures during the pandemic and...
UK Farming Roundtable urges Government to deliver Brexit certainty
With less than eight weeks before the end of the Brexit transition period, the UK Farming Roundtable has stressed the critical importance of getting new agricultural policy right in the devolved nations. On the 1st January 2021, the UK will enter a new era for...
Beef revenue grows by £10 million thanks to levy boards campaign
The ‘Make It’ campaign launched by AHDB, Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) and HCC – Meat Promotion Wales launched earlier this year has raised £9.8million in incremental retail beef sales. The success of the campaign resulted in 742 tonnes of beef steak sold over the...
Organisers reveal social platforms for Women in Meat Awards
The Women in Meat Industry Awards has taken to social media in order to attract additional interest for its first-ever online ceremony, which takes place on the 2nd December. Twitter and LinkedIn pages have been created for the initiative and readers can get involved...
Nomad Foods to acquire Findus Switzerland
Nomad Foods has announced that it has entered into an agreement to take over Findus Switzerland from Froneri International Ltd for a fee of around €110 million. Nomad Foods’ acquisition of Findus, one of the leading frozen food brands in Europe, will help the company...
‘McPlant’ range announced by McDonald’s
McDonald’s has unveiled plans to release a range of plant based meat alternatives called McPlant in 2021. The fast food giant confirmed that the new range will consist of plant based burgers, chicken alternatives and breakfast items. McDonald’s international...