The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Future climate policy must support British farming’s net zero ambitions
As world leaders and climate ambassadors continue to discuss the need for urgent climate action at COP25, the NFU is calling for the next Government to develop climate policy that empowers British farmers to reach their ambition of net zero agriculture by 2040. In its...
FDF and Santander launch Food and Drink Industry Report 2020
The Food and Drink Federation and Santander have launched a new report highlighting the growth opportunities and challenges for the food and drink sector for 2020. The Food and Drink Industry Report 2020 looks in particular at exports and the developing markets of...
Dunbia seeks 30% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Dunbia (a division of Dawn Meats Group) has committed to delivering a 30% reduction by 2030 in greenhouse gas emissions from its own facilities and from the generation of the energy it purchases. The targets have been made under Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)...
Greencore well-positioned for return to top-line growth, says GlobalData
Irish food-to-go business Greencore appears well-positioned to return to top-line growth in the new financial year having completed a strategy adjustment following last year's exit from the US market and with an acquisition under its belt, writes GlobalData. A deal...
All Gist’s temperature controlled logistics network awarded BRC Global Standard accreditation
Supply chain specialist Gist has announced that all of its sites within its temperature controlled logistics network have been awarded the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Certification. Gist’s newest site in EuroCentral in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is the...
Global thought leader to address ‘food confusion’ in City Food Lecture 2020
Global food industry thought leader, Professor Louise Fresco, will argue for an expansion of industrial food production to feed the world’s growing population, when she delivers The City Food Lecture 2020. In her lecture, titled: ‘Fish nor flesh or both? Foods for the...
71% of shoppers aim to reduce their environmental impact at Christmas
Sustainability, ethics and saving money are prominent themes for food and grocery shopping this Christmas, according to the latest research from research organisation IGD. IGD stated that following the growing interest in sustainability and plant-based diets over the...
New report says UK consumers demand ethical and sustainable food
A new report reveals that 75% of UK shoppers want supermarkets to only stock food from sustainable and ethical sources. 72% of UK shoppers also expect their supermarket, shop or restaurant to know the precise ingredients of all food products sold despite complex...
Planning director promotion announced at Branston
National potato supplier Branston has strengthened its senior management team, having promoted its head of finance and planning into the new role of planning director. Jo Hill, who has over 14 years’ experience in finance for food producers, will also sit as a...
Arla Foods Ingredients helps give consumers a taste for skyr
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a special protein ingredient for skyr, allowing manufacturers to deliver products that meet consumer preferences on taste, mouthfeel and appearance. Skyr is becoming increasingly popular with consumers – according to Nielsen, it...