The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Product judging week concludes for meat awards
This year’s meat awards judging, organised by Meat Management magazine, comes to a conclusion at Harper Adams University as judges report another outstanding entry from all sectors of the meat industry.
Welsh food businesses looking to export on the rise
The number of Welsh companies keen to export is increasing, as the Food & Drink Wales Export Club surpasses the 100-member milestone.
UK government bans some food TV ads before 9pm
New advertising rules aimed at tackling childhood obesity will come into effect from the end of 2022.
Final countdown to FMT Awards ceremony
Organisers of the Food Management Today Industry Awards 2021 are offering a free and easy email reminder ahead of the awards ceremony on Thursday 1st July.
Cold Chain Federation calls for new approach to tackle labour shortage
The president of the Cold Chain Federation has stressed that action must be taken to secure cold chain skills for the future and attract more young people into the industry.
Plant-based protein firm Novo Farina raises £3m investment
Norfolk-based company Novo Farina will use £3 million raised from private investors to fund the next stage of its development.
Awards Partner Video Spotlight: GEA
Watch this short video which shows why GEA is a leader in finding solutions for preparing, separating, further processing, preserving, chilling, packaging and freezing a wide variety of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, oils and fats, fruit, vegetables, dairy products,...
Meat Awards product judging underway
Hundreds and hundreds of products have been delivered to the Regional Food Academy test kitchens at Harper Adams University where product judging for the Meat Management Industry Awards has started.
PML sets up satellite freight forwarding site in Kent
Perishable Movements Ltd (PML) has invested around £3.5 million in the purchase of a satellite site in Lympne, Kent, to provide customers with an alternative route in and out of Heathrow.
IFST survey finds Covid-19 and EU Exit are major considerations impacting future food systems
The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) has released its Horizon Scanning Report (2020-2023), which includes insights from its members, for the future of the food sector.