The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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...
FMT Awards entry deadline fast approaching
The food industry has until the 2nd November to nominate their products and cast their votes for the Food Management Today Industry Awards. For product nominations there are total of nine categories available: Most Innovative Packaging Development Best Frozen Product...
Finnebrogue Artisan launches £25 million investment to create over 300 jobs
County Down based food producer, Finnebrogue Artisan, has revealed plans to build a new factory which will create more than 300 jobs, as part of a £25 million investment. The investment, which will include the development of Finnebrogue's fourth new factory in five...
£11 million investment planned for Avara Foods site
Food manufacturer Avara Foods is spending record sums at its processing site in Brackley, Northamptonshire, with an £11 million investment into production and staff facilities. The investment will focus on equipping and fitting out a new packing hall to improve...
Young’s Seafood owner takes over Greenland Seafood
Eight Fifty Food Group has announced the acquisition of one of Europe’s leading seafood companies, Greenland Seafood, for an undisclosed fee. Greenland is one of mainland Europe’s largest producers of frozen seafood products and employs approximately 600 people across...
Welsh food manufacturer ends blended cheese production to focus on exports
The Abergavenny Fine Food Co. is set to end its production of flavoured, blended cheeses in order to focus on expanding and developing its exports and value-added lines. The company says it has been experiencing a significant growth in this area over the last five...
Food industry “concerned” by PM’s no-deal comments
Key figures across the food industry have issued concern after Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that the UK could be heading for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking after a summit last week, which Johnson had previously said was the deadline for a deal, he said that trade...
BBC meat documentary pulled up on impartiality
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has had its complaint about impartiality upheld by the BBC over the documentary entitled ‘Meat: A Threat to Our Plant?’ The BBC1 documentary aired in November 2019 and was presented by science and wildlife presenter Liz Bonnin. The...
Gourmet Burger Kitchen rescued by 2 Sisters owner
The holding company of 2 Sisters Food Group, Boparan Holdings, has bought the Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) restaurant chain out of administration. Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), which also owns Giraffe and Ed’s Easy Diner, will acquire the restaurant chain from...