The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Aldi increases wages amid HGV driver shortage
Aldi has increased its wages for lorry drivers amid a shortage of drivers across the UK food supply chain.
Latest figures see chilled fish and meat-free value sales rise
Kantar’s latest report shows rises in value sales, additional shoppers and existing shoppers’ trips for fish over the last 12 weeks, compared to the same time last year.
Arla experiencing “driver shortage crisis”
Major dairy supplier to supermarkets Arla has been hit by the national HGV driver shortage, resulting in some delivery shortfalls.
Scottish Bakers calls for government intervention to tackle skills shortage
A workforce survey of its members by Scottish Bakers has revealed a skill shortage across the spectrum of bakery businesses in Scotland.
Seafood supply chain impacted by Covid-19 but fish and chip sector recovers
Seafish’s latest UK seafood sector review shows how the impacts of Covid-19 have been felt across the supply chain.
HRH Prince of Wales calls for “expedited” response to ‘failed’ food systems
HRH Prince Charles was among the global representatives calling for the transformation of food systems during the concluding day of the United Nations’ Food Systems Pre-Summit.
Shoppers will ditch food brands over poor eco-credentials, survey finds
A survey of 2,000 UK adults has found that sustainability concerns are a priority for consumers when it comes to the weekly grocery shop.
Tesco tackles HGV driver shortage by offering £1,000 joining bonus
The supermarket chain is attempting to address the UK’s critical shortage of lorry drivers by attracting new recruits with a £1,000 incentive, if they join before 30th September.
Scottish seafood sector to receive £1.8m recovery boost
Seafood businesses in Scotland will be supported in their recovery from the impact of Brexit and Covid-19 with £1.8 million in funding.
Food worker isolation policy “doesn’t go far enough”, says NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) has vocalised concern about the isolation exemptions for food manufacturing and supermarket depot workers, claiming that it “doesn’t go far enough to avoid disruption” further down the supply chain.