The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Beyond Meat share price fall three days running
The ‘plant-based’ meat company, Beyond Meat Inc. has seen its share price fall on three consecutive days since its eye-watering initial launch last week when its share prices increased by 163% on its opening day. The American owned giant, which was founded by vegan...
FSA backs mandatory full ingredient labelling for pre-packed direct sale food
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has advised that increased allergen information should be provided on pre-packed direct sale food to give consumers greater confidence in the food they eat. The Board also set out key priorities identified as part of an ambition to make...
Speculation continues around future of crisp manufacturer Kettle Foods
Campbell, the American owner of Kettle Crisps, is reported to have appointed advisers to its Norwich based crisp business, Kettle Foods, to examine its future. Kettle Foods has a 500 strong workforce based just outside of Norwich and a storage facility at Snetterton....
Government food waste initiative calling on key players to ‘Step up to the Plate’
The Government’s Food Surplus and Waste Champion Ben Elliot has launched a ‘Step up to the Plate’ initiative to reduce food waste. Elliot will be bringing together key industry players next week, and they are expected to sign up to a number of commitments on measuring...
Cornish manufacturers team up to create the Cornish Rattler Sausage
Kernow Sausage Company Ltd and Cornish cyder makers, Healeys, have joined forces to create a true Cornish food product, The Pork and Rattler Cyder Sausage. The pack launched with a Taste of the West GOLD award. Gavin Roberts, managing director at Kernow Sausage...
Research claims UK’s leading supermarkets continue to increase the time taken to pay suppliers
The UK’s leading supermarkets are continuing to increase the amount of time taken to pay their suppliers, according to new research from Funding Options, the online business finance supermarket. It claims the multiples are now taking 40 days to pay suppliers, which is...
‘Changing Tides’ to drive Scotland’s seafood growth ambitions
Strategic plan for collaboration, sustainable change and growth fits within Scotland Food & Drink ‘Ambition 2030’ – which aims to double the value of food and drink to £30bn. An 18-point action plan will deliver a strategy for the Scottish seafood sector’s...
SOFHT training academy upcoming events
The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT) Training Academy has the following events listed below, together with a brief description. SOFHT Training Academy 2019 - ‘Level 4 Food Safety Carousel’ - SOFHT Conference Room, Middleton House Farm This food safety...
Is the smart food factory closer than you think?
Food manufacturers can gain real competitive advantage through the implementation of digitisation and the establishment of a smart food factory – and the means to achieve this are easier than companies realise with many of the technologies needed already in existence....
Sainsbury’s failed Asda deal cost £46m
Announcing its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 9th March 2019, Sainsbury’s revealed that the recent collapse of its proposed merger with Asda cost the business £46 million. The multiple giant was dealt a major blow last week when the Competition and Mergers...