The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK Brexit stance could lead to “worrying no deal” for food
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has expressed concern that the UK’s stance and red lines for negotiations on a trade deal with the European Union (EU) could lead to a “worrying no deal” scenario for food in the United Kingdom (UK). Last week,...
Britain doesn’t need farmers: Leaked Treasury emails angers food industry
Dr Tim Leunig, one of the Government’s most senior advisors, has caused outrage after leaked emails claimed that Britain should abandon farmers and fishermen and move towards the model set by Singapore. The Mail on Sunday published the emails which contained messages...
Bradford food manufacturer creates 20 jobs with new warehouse
World foods manufacturer Regal Foods is set to open a new 18,000 sq ft warehouse as part of its wider business expansion this summer, with 20 new jobs created in the process. The new warehouse is the latest addition to the business’ headquarters on Wallis Street in...
KFC Dutch branch to go meat-free for one week
At one KFC store in Rotterdam, KFC Netherlands will replace all chicken with Quorn in order to celebrate the country’s 'Week Without Meat', which takes from between 9th to 15th March. KFC is one of many major chains to add a vegan burger to its menu in a bid to meet...
As more producers sell to the public, pressure mounts to get food hygiene right
A new report from food industry specialist insurer, NFU Mutual, shows that more than 52,000 businesses in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could be faced with losing over a third of business, as 34% of people would turn away from premises displaying a food hygiene...
Walmart in talks to sell stake in Asda
Walmart says it is considering selling its majority stake in Asda following ‘inbound interest’ from a ‘number of interested parties’. The news comes after UK regulators rebuffed Walmart’s proposals to merge Asda with Sainsbury’s last April, a move which would have...
Food innovation director appointed at Freaks of Nature
Yorkshire based desserts brand Freaks of Nature has appointed Claire Gallagher as its new director of product innovation. Having joined the company in January, Gallagher will aid the development of new products as the plant based manufacturer continues to supply major...
Aberdeenshire chef wins national seafood competition
Ross Cochrane, executive chef at Rothesay Rooms in Ballater, Royal Deeside, has been announced as the winner of Seafood Scotland’s national #PrideofPlate competition. Hundreds of voters backed the Aberdeenshire chefs winning dish which consisted of Scottish scallops,...
Weetabix refreshes manufacturing leadership team
Weetabix has restructured its manufacturing leadership team, introducing two new roles following the departure of Patrick Rigby as group operations director. John Petre, previously head of technical, has been promoted to the new position of supply chain and technical...
British food standards the benchmark for trade deals, says NFU
National Farmers Union (NFU) president, Minette Batters, called on the Government to ensure Britain maintains its position as a benchmark for global animal welfare standards amid talks of potential trade deals with the US. Opening the NFU’s annual conference, Batters...