The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Tackling food waste key in combating climate change, says GODAN
A spokesperson for Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) has outlined how tackling the global food waste problem can help reduce the effects of climate change. Andre Laperrière, the executive director for GODAN, an initiative supported by the UK, US,...
Waitrose appoints Martyn Lee as executive chef
Waitrose & Partners has appointed Martyn Lee as its new executive chef as the retailer aims to boost its commitment to product quality and innovation. Martyn Lee will head up a team of development chefs based at the Waitrose Food Innovation Studio at its Bracknell...
New research finds modified dairy reduces risk of heart disease
Adults at risk of developing heart disease may benefit from consuming dairy products which have naturally lowered saturated fat levels, according to new research from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The new study found that participants who consumed a diet...
Quality essential for whey permeate market, says Arla Foods
Quality is becoming increasingly important in the rapidly growing whey permeate market, according to Arla Foods Ingredients. Whey permeate is a milk solid with around 80% lactose content. As a bulking agent, it is a highly cost-effective replacement for skimmed milk...
New guide launched to help businesses with cold store safety challenges
A new guide has been published to help cold chain businesses, including food manufacturers, monitor the specific health and safety challenges posed to employees operating in a cold environment. The Cold Chain Federation’s Keeping People Safe in a Cold Store guide...
Veganuary increases supermarket plant-based sales
Latest figures from Kantar reveal that more than twice as many consumers purchased plant-based products in January compared to December, with health reasons being cited as the main reason for the uptake in sales. According to the research, nearly half of the people...
Müller confirms strategy director appointment
Müller Yogurt & Desserts has appointed Michael Inpong as Strategy Director to help accelerate sustainable and profitable growth of the yogurt brand. The new role sits alongside his current responsibilities as chief marketing officer and begins with immediate...
Tulip Ltd supports two new farming apprenticeships
Tulip Ltd has invested £20,000 of its Apprenticeship Levy to support two farming apprentices at Hart Farm in Norfolk. Tulip is one of the first food manufacturers to reinvest the funds and will support the training for two stockperson apprentices for 18 months, with...
Macmillan backs down on ‘Meat Free March’ following Twitter storm
Macmillan Cancer Support says it will no longer ‘actively promote’ its fundraising campaign which urged people to give up meat for a March after it was criticised on Twitter by the farming industry. A series of tweets from farmers and other users branded the campaign...
Ishida announces the passing of Ryuichi Ishida
Ishida Co Ltd has announced the death of the company’s honorary chairman and former president Ryuichi Ishida, who passed away after a short illness on the 18th January. Ishida was the fourth generation of the Ishida family to lead the company, joining the business in...