The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
EU food promotion war chest outlines scale of challenge to UK producers
The news the European Commission is planning to spend EUR200m (US$221.4m) promoting EU food products in markets such as the US and China brings home the degree of competition UK producers will face in export markets post-Brexit, says GlobalData. According to the...
LMC upskill teachers in ‘Red Meat Skills’ workshops
Through a series of workshops facilitated over the last few months, the Livestock and Meat Commission for Northern Ireland (LMC) has upskilled almost 60 Food and Nutrition teachers on the benefits of cooking Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured (NIFQA) beef and lamb...
Women in Meat Industry Awards 2019 photo gallery and film goes live
The film and photo gallery from the Women in Meat Industry Awards 2019 is now live, following the recent glittering awards dinner and presentation ceremony in London. To capture a flavour of the evening just click here. Broadcaster and radio presenter, Katie Derham,...
Next Government must build on existing links to champion national success story says FDF
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched its manifesto. It calls on the next UK Government to champion the nation’s food and drink sector, and support long-standing industry proposals to boost the thriving sector’s productivity. FDF points out that the food...
Delice de France complete MBO
Delice de France, the bakery specialist has completed a management buyout (MBO), with the help of a fully unsecured multi-million pound eight-year loan accessed through SME credit specialist Caple. Delice de France was previously owned by its parent company Aryzta AG,...
Kellogg’s to strive for 50:50 gender balance in UK by 2025
Kellogg’s has committed to achieving 50:50 gender balance for manager and senior manager levels by 2025. As part of reaching this goal, the company will sign up to the LEAD Network pledge. The cereal and snacks giant has committed to ensuring 50:50 gender...
NFU Scotland launches election manifesto
NFU Scotland has set out its priorities for the upcoming General Election in a manifesto issued to all political parties. The manifesto sets out a ten-point priority list and will be issued to all prospective MPs in the next few days as candidate lists become...
Children’s frozen brand receives investment
Frozen children’s food firm Kiddyum has signed a deal with Albert Bartlett to take a 40 per cent equity stake in the award-winning children’s food company. The investment will support Kiddyum’s growth plans by funding the development of new products and accelerating...
Science lab RSSL secures certification to mitigate Brexit disruption
RSSL (Reading Scientific Services Ltd) has secured Authorised Economic Operator Customs Simplifications (AEOC) certification ahead of whatever Brexit presents the UK with, in terms of supply chain complexities. AEOC certification demonstrates that RSSL adheres to HMRC...
New head of potato exports joins AHDB
The former head of Seafood Scotland has joined the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) to lead on exports for the potato sector. Patrick Hughes has taken on the role of head of Potato Export Development, which will see him work with UK exporters to...