The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Allergen experts gather in Cardiff for food safety conference
Almost 200 food and drink industry professionals from across Wales have attended a conference focusing on the important role of allergens in food manufacturing and wider society. The 17th annual UK Association for Food Protection Cardiff, was organised by Cardiff...
Seafood Scotland and Scottish Chefs enter inaugural partnership worth over £10,000
Seafood Scotland, the national trade and marketing body for the Scottish seafood industry, has committed to a year-long partnership with Scottish Chefs in a collaborative programme worth over £10,000, the first of its kind between the two organisations. Having...
Cell-based meat and dairy have promise but major obstacles remain
Cell-based meat, dairy and seafood offer, on paper, clear environmental and animal-welfare benefits – but the nascent industry still has much to do before it reaches scale, according to GlobalData. Dean Best, of GlobalData, said: “Proponents of cell-based (or...
IGD launches new portion size guide for industry
With its research showing 78% of consumers asking for products to be made healthier without compromising on taste*, research and training charity IGD has published a new guide for food businesses to help them review and set portion sizes. The guide identifies...
Sustainable Food Trust responds to report on organic farming and GHGs
Last week saw the publication of a study claiming that a wholesale shift to organic farming in England and Wales could lead to a 21% rise in food-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The study appeared in the journal Nature Communications. Laurence Smith of...
Research reveals consumers want imported food to meet British production standards
Recent research has revealed the government should ensure that all imported food meets the same high animal welfare and environmental standards which are in place on British farms. That’s the overwhelming view of the public according to new research carried out by...
NFU says a national food strategy must deliver for all
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) says a national food strategy must play a pivotal role in supporting British farming’s ability to improve productivity, sustainability and support the nation’s health. The NFU has been gathering views from its members to form part of...
Call for industry to address productivity and workforce challenges
The Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) has published a report outlining industry’s ambition to address food chain productivity issues and the challenges it faces due to a shrinking labour supply. Industry is calling for a joint movement to include government...
The 2019 UK Sausage Week winners
The winners of the 2019 UK Sausage Week competition were revealed during a ‘sizzling’ occasion attended by winners, finalists and Award partners at the newly refurbished Butchers’ Hall, London. Chef Lesley Waters, known for regular TV appearances on programmes such...
Soil Association conference highlights market growth and opportunity
Around 200 delegates from across the organic industry attended the Soil Association Certification’s annual Organic Trade Conference in London last week. The conference, titled ‘Together we can make a world of difference’, hit an optimistic note for the future of...