The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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...
FMT Food Industry Awards product entry deadline extended
Food manufacturers and retailers have one last opportunity to enter their products in the 2019/20 FMT Food Industry Awards click here for details. The entry deadline has now been extended until Thursday 12th September due to high demand. The annual FMT Food Industry...
Waitrose is first supermarket to list Nim’s Kids multi-pack range
Waitrose has become the first major supermarket in the UK to stock ‘Nim’s Kids’ multi-packs after signing a new deal with the Kent-based fruit and vegetable crisp manufacturer. Nearly 70% of its stores across the country will be selling the growing brand’s apple and...
Retail industry rejects Government’s claim of “no shortages of fresh food” under no deal scenario
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has responded strongly to Michael Gove’s claims on The Andrew Marr Show* that a no deal Brexit would not result in any food shortages. A spokesman for BRC said: “It is categorically untrue that the supply of fresh food will be...
Former head of Tetra Pak, Hans Rausing KBE dies aged 93
Hans Rausing KBE, former CEO of the Tetra Pak Group 1954 – 1985 and chairman of the Tetra Pak/Tetra Laval Group Board 1985-1993 has died at the age of 93. He made his fortune from his co-inheritance of Tetra Pak, a company founded by his father Ruben Rausing, and...
Demand for government to reveal plans to stop no deal food crisis
Former Prime Minster Gordon Brown has backed calls by GMB, the union for food workers, food charity Hope Not Hate and the alliance for better food and farming Sustain, to demand Boris Johnson comes clean on the potentially disastrous risks a no deal Brexit will have...
A.F. Blakemore & Son continues to invest in new faciltiies
A.F. Blakemore & Son Limited is “energised and ready for the year ahead”, after a year of significant investment and reorganisation, said its chairman Peter Blakemore. His comments come as the company announces its financial results for the year ending 30th April...
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates its 10th birthday
The spotlight is on Scotland’s leading food and drink companies between 31st August and 15th September as the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight celebrates its tenth anniversary. This year, the Fortnight will showcase and support the companies, brands and people who...
First international plant-based burger chain launched by F1’s Lewis Hamilton
Five-time FIA Formula One World Champion, Lewis Hamilton is collaborating with hospitality organisation The Cream Group and investors including UNICEF Ambassador and early backer of Beyond Meat, Tommaso Chiabra to launch Neat Burger, the first international,...
UK Government must urgently review its stance on tariffs says NFU Scotland
The UK Government has been urged to scrap its proposed tariff schedule and pursue a post-Brexit approach to international trade that acts in the best interests of Scottish food and farming. That call takes on greater urgency following the announcement on plans to...