The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Government releases new import/export information for food
New information has been published by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to ensure import and export trade in animals, animal products, fish and food can continue in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal. This guidance is...
MM Meat Industry Awards product deadline approaching
Nominations for product entries are in full swing for the 2019 MM Meat Industry Awards, the biggest event of its kind serving the UK meat sector. Organisers YPL Exhibitions & Events are reminding manufacturers’ and retailers’ that the deadline of 6th March for...
Sainsbury’s-Asda merge at risk
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that the proposed deal between Sainsbury’s/Asda could lead to a worse experience for shoppers across the UK. This is said to be through higher prices, a poorer shopping experience, and reductions in the range and...
Chilled fish leads the market
In the latest meat, fish and poultry (MFP) market update from Kantar Worldpanel, chilled fish has seen the highest value growth, attracting 332,000 more shoppers. With Veganuary having minimal impact. Covering the 12 weeks to 27th January, Kantar has seen all fish...
New CEO for Addo Food Group
Previously the company’s Joint Chief Operating Officer, Addo Food Group has announced Deborah Bolton as its new Chief Executive Officer. Stepping down from his position, Chris Peters, former CEO, will continue to be actively involved in the Addo Food Group, serving in...
Proposed tax on plastic packaging confirmed by Chancellor
Responding to the news that the Government has launched a series of consultations covering food waste, plastics, and recycling, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has strongly welcomed the focus and called for tangible measures to be introduced....
Premier Foods halts plan to sell Ambrosia
Premier Foods strategy to sell its Ambrosia custard division has been cancelled following the departure of chief executive Gavin Darby in January, who launched the disposal process. Gavin Darby put Ambrosia on the market last November, allegedly following pressure...
UK slaughtering figures revealed by FSA
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has revealed that more than 94 million animals were slaughtered without stunning in 2018. Following the release of the figures, both the RSPCA and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed calls for the UK Government to...
Apprenticeship opportunities for food students
To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week coming up on 4th to 8th March 2019, national catering butcher Aubrey Allen, is hosting and facilitating an event for apprentice chefs, farmers, and butchers in Coventry. The Big Apprentice Day event will take place on 8th...
FMT Food Industry Awards video available online
A short video following the recent FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and lunch is now exclusively available online, together with a photo gallery from the day. The annual industry Awards rewarded 16 categories, including this year’s Food Industry Champion. In...