The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Report calls for global action on food waste
A new report published by the United Nations says more needs to be done to tackle the issue of food waste after it found that global consumer food waste could be up to double the size of previous estimates.
Thorntons to permanently close all stores and move online
Thorntons has announced plans to permanently close all of its stores in the UK, a move which leaves 600 jobs at risk.
Greggs to open 100 stores despite first ever loss
Bakery chain Greggs has revealed plans to open 100 new stores in 2021, despite recording its first trading loss since 1984.
White paper discusses effective packaging approach to food waste
The challenges and opportunities for the food industry to become more sustainable are outlined in a new white paper Food Packaging Versus Food Waste – Moving Towards a Circular Economy, sponsored by Ishida Europe and Aston Business School.
Food and drink exports to EU drop by £5.6 billion
UK exports of goods to the EU fell by £5.6 billion in January 2021 which contributed towards the biggest monthly decline in British trade for more than 20 years. Exports of food and live animals to the EU, which includes seafood and fish, decreased by £0.7 billion in...
What the ‘Brexit effect’ means for the food manufacturing sector
The ‘Brexit effect’ is impacting the food manufacturing sector in many different ways, including the availability of labour, skills and knowledge. Matthew Carr, managing director at Integrated Food Projects (IFP) explains what food manufacturers can do to solve the continuing people and skills shortage post-Brexit.
Driving e-grocery sales by taking a total system approach to food packaging
Along with growing demand for online groceries comes heightened shopper expectations and the increasing importance of building consumer trust, according to Andrea Questa, e-grocery solutions manager EMEA at Sealed Air.
Meatless Farm partners with Real Madrid
Global football giant Real Madrid has teamed up with plant-based food firm Meatless Farm to help drive education and action on more sustainable eating around the world.
Government pushes back new Brexit legislation
New Brexit legislation on food imports from the EU which were due to begin in April were pushed back until October.
Food Innovation Centre offers sustainable packaging advice
Food and drink manufacturers in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire are being urged to take advantage of free advice about the latest developments in sustainable packaging ahead of new regulations which are expected to come into force in two years.