The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Government proposals present risks to UK internal markets, says NFUS
Responding to the UK Government white paper on internal markets, NFU Scotland (NFUS) said it is of the utmost priority that the UK internal market is enabled to operate as it does now in order to protect Scottish agriculture. According to the NFUS, Scottish food...
New FSA campaign offers advice to small food businesses
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has developed the 'Here to Help' guide for small food businesses to make new hygiene processes and requirements easy to follow. The campaign offers small businesses useful advice on a range of issues such as the provision of allergen...
292 workers test positive at Greencore in Northampton
A total of 292 workers have tested positive for coronavirus at sandwich supplier Greencore in Northampton. The business is the largest manufacturer of pre-packed sandwiches, supplying Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. Its Northampton plant is its...
“Tremendous” response to upcoming online Meat Management Industry Awards
Organisers of the Meat Management Industry Awards, which recognises the best manufacturers, producers, suppliers, retailers and butchers in the UK meat sector, have said the move to host the 2020 ceremony online has been well received by partners of the initiative and...
McCain launches £25 million fund to support potato industry
Potato manufacturer McCain has launched a £25 million investment into the British potato industry in order to support farmers that have been affected by Covid-19. The McCain Potato Farmer Pledge allows farmers to apply for grants to invest in harvesting capacity and...
Arla Foods Ingredients launches its first organic ingredient
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched the first-ever organic micellar casein isolate which aims to help manufacturers meet the demand for organic, natural and functional protein products. Micellar casein isolate is a new ingredient which is rich in native milk proteins....
BRCGS partners with Waitrose to maintain supply chain confidence
Food standards company BRCGS has partnered with Waitrose to embed its professional learning and development programme throughout its supply chain, in order to help maintain quality assurance and consumer confidence. The BRCGS assurance programme looks at every aspect...
Furloughed Greencore workers threaten to walk out over agency staff
Staff at sandwich firm Greencore have threatened to walk after agency staff were brought in while employees were still on furlough, according to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU). Over 600 workers had been placed on the Government’s Job Retention...
Food Standards Scotland research highlights consumer behaviour during lockdown
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published new Ipsos MORI-commissioned research focussing on the public’s behaviour and attitudes towards food during the Covid-19 pandemic. The online survey tracked food purchasing and consumption in Scotland for three months from...
Government confirms two year extension to cold chain climate change scheme
The Cold Chain Federation has welcomed the Government’s new report on extending the Climate Change Agreement (CCA), securing the £10 million a year tax saving scheme for the industry for five more years. The voluntary scheme, which was due to end in 2023 and had been...