The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Nestlé accelerates action to tackle climate change and commits to zero net emissions by 2050
Global food giant, Nestlé has announced its ambition to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It says it will embrace the most ambitious aim of the Paris Agreement, to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C. Ahead of the U.N. Secretary-General’s Climate...
UK may face ‘watered-down’ food regulations after Brexit warns UK Trade Policy Observatory
The UK Trade Policy Observatory (UK TPO) is warning that the UK public may face the prospect of watered-down food regulations after Brexit with Parliament having little say . New analysis by legal experts at the University of Sussex-based UK TPO warns that stringent...
Acquisition of Soya International gives AAK major foothold in speciality lecithin
AAK is set to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin after acquiring a majority stake in UK-based Soya International. The business will trade under a new name – AAK Soya International Ltd. AAK Soya International supplies a comprehensive...
NFU calls for delay to farm support changes after Agriculture Bill falls
The NFU is calling for the Government to delay its planned phasing out of farm support payments, after the Government’s decision not to carry forward the current version of the Agriculture Bill into the next session of Parliament. Farm support payments were due to be...
Flexitarians’ appetite for plant-based food-to-go continues to grow
According to Marketing Week, last year, the UK launched more vegan products than any other nation, making it the country’s fastest growing culinary trend of 2018 with a market worth of £310m[1]. With 21% (approximately 22 million people) claiming to be ‘flexitarian’...
Non GM crossbreeding technology set to help food manfacturers with plant-based products
The start up seed breeding specialist, Equinom Ltd. claims technology will help food manufacturers close the gap between consumer demand for 'cleaner' meat alternatives and 'palate-pleasing', affordable products. According to Innova Market Insights’ 2018 consumer...
Brits favour no flavour when it comes to crisps
Despite the vast array of creative flavours lining the crisp aisles, its plain old ready salted that Brits favour above all others. From Morrison’s Chipotle Pulled Pork BBQ to M&S’ Scottish Langoustines with Dill and Lemon, innovation in the industry has led to an...
New CEO at ABP UK
ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the appointment of Bob Carnell as chief executive officer of its UK Division. He joins from Kerry Foods Consumer Brands Business in the UK and Ireland. He is replacing Tom Kirwan, who will step down from this role in October 2019....
Three ‘shears’ for Scotch Lamb as Tesco supports weeklong industry celebration
Scots are being encouraged to flock to their local Tesco Extra or Superstore to buy some Scotch Lamb PGI during Love Lamb Week (1st-7th September). Over the course of this week, shoppers can pick up a recipe card and find out more about cooking with different cuts of...
Scottish farmers secure £160 million deal in latest spending review
In the Chancellor’s spending review, Minister Sajid Javid said: "…the government is providing £160 million to farmers and land managers in Scotland in relation to historic allocations of Common Agricultural Policy ‘convergence’ funding." This is the largest uplift in...