The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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...
Pladis appoints new chief supply chain officer
Pladis, the snacking company behind global brands including McVitie’s, Godiva and Ulker, has appointed Mario Reis as chief supply chain officer. Reis will be responsible for leading the global supply chain agenda across all Pladis markets and serve as a member of the...
Tate & Lyle’s white paper aims to help food manufacturers tackle diabetes
A new glycaemic response white paper from Tate & Lyle explores the role food manufacturers can play in developing products that help consumers manage blood glucose while following dietary guidelines. Given public health concerns surrounding the high incidence of...
Japan lamb fans get a taste of Wales
Over 30,000 lamb enthusiasts and consumers in Japan enjoyed a taste of PGI Welsh Lamb at a recent lamb festival. The annual Hitsuji Festival held in Nakano, Tokyo is a celebration of good quality lamb. It is organised by the Hitujikajiri Association – a group of 1,700...