The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Vegan Society pressures EU over ban on dairy-like names for vegan products
The Vegan Society has hit out at the European Parliament after MEP’s voted to ban any indirect reference to dairy products for plant-based foods. The move means that that descriptions of dairy products such as 'yoghurt-style' or 'cream imitation' will not be allowed....
Plant-based meat and dairy to become €7.5 billion market in Europe by 2025 according to ING
The plant-based alternatives food market will be worth €7.5 billion by 2025, according to a new report by ING. The report 'Growth of meat and dairy alternatives is stirring up the European food industry' said that the rapid growth at 10% per year leads to an increased...
Plant-based certification aims to provide long-awaited consumer confidence
Lloyd’s Register has become the first certification body approved to audit against the BRCGS plant-based global standard. The plant-based global standard was recently launched in response to growing consumer concerns over animal welfare practices and the impact of...
Changing landscape for dairy explored by AHDB
Covid-19 has placed dairy "front and centre" in the daily lives of UK consumers with most products seeing an uplift in retail sales during lockdown, according to a new data from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). New data from the levy body...
FDF reacts to Chancellor’s latest support package
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s new measures to help support foodservice and hospitality businesses in tier two areas. Government had come under criticism for a lack of support for businesses which were not forced to shut as a...
Peter’s Food to test 600 staff following Covid-19 cases
Food manufacturer Peter’s Food is set to test more than 600 members of staff at its site in Bedwas, Wales after six positive cases were confirmed. The company, which produces pies and pasties, has set up a mobile testing unit outside of the factory in Bedwas,...
Jane King to step down as AHDB CEO
After almost six years as CEO at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Jane King has decided that the next 12 months will be her last in the role. Now that the new five-year strategy and business plans are nearly complete and will be shortly out...
FSS opens public consultation on draft strategy for 2021-2026
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has opened a public consultation on its proposals for its new strategy for 2021-26. The draft strategy is titled ‘Protecting Scotland in a Changing Food Environment’ and identifies FSS’s proposed key priorities for the next five years....
FSA to hold risk analysis and UK food authorisation webinars
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has announced a series of free webinars in November which will cover risk analysis and UK authorisation of substances in food and feed after the Transition Period. From 1 January 2021, new processes will be in place to provide food...
New study highlights importance of cold chain market to UK
According to a report by the Cold Chain Federation (CCF), cold storage in the UK accounts for around 12% of total warehouse space, with a further 16.7 million sq ft currently under construction to cater for growing occupier demand. The CCF says both Brexit and the...