The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Survey shows food retailers preparing for hard Brexit
In the event of a no-deal Brexit in March 2019, a new survey has shown that over a third of retailers indicated they feel ‘very underprepared’ for a hard Brexit, and are considering stockpiling where possible. Squire Patton Boggs and Retail Economics undertook a...
Ban on fast food advertising for London transport confirmed
Fast food advertising will be banned on the entire Transport for London (TfL) network from 25th February 2019 under measures designed to tackle child obesity, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has confirmed. The decision follows a public consultation launched in May...
Women In Meat Industry Awards video available to view
A film has been captured of the recent Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and presentation ceremony, which is now available to view online along with the photo gallery. Click here to watch the short video. The celebration dinner on Friday 16th November brought...
Stockpiling issues cause concerns for food industry
In a recent meeting with the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, Ian Wright, chief executive of the Food and Drink Federation, along with Ian Rayson of Nestle UK, raised various concerns over Brexit. According to a report by BBC, Wright said that...
Baroness Trumpington dies aged 96
Jean Trumpington, Baroness Trumpington, served in the Department of Health and Ministry of Agriculture in the 1980s and 1990s, and has passed away aged 96. She was a former Conservative minister, and was well known for making a ‘V-sign’ at a fellow Conservative seven...
ADAS to deliver £29,000 project to tackle climate change
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) have appointed ADAS to deliver a £29,000 project to tackle climate change. Beginning early next year, the new project is said to pave...
Tesco partners with WWF for food sustainability
Tesco and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have announced a long-term partnership with the aim of reducing the environmental impact of the average UK shopping basket by 50%. The partnership aims to improve the sustainability of food while ensuring it remains...
Frozen food now worth £8.5bn
Nigel Broadhurst, chairman of the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) board, celebrated the success of the frozen food industry during his speech at the Federation’s Annual Luncheon. Speaking to over 900 industry representatives at London’s Hilton on Park Lane,...
Chilled fish grows ahead of overall grocery market
Chilled fish is the only meat, fish and poultry category which is growing ahead of the overall grocery market, Kantar Worldpanel reveals. In the 12 weeks to 4th November, much of the grocery growth has come through smaller ‘top up’ shopping trips by consumers, which...
National Farmers’ Union voices Sainsbury’s/Asda merger concerns
The proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda could lead to increased pressure on farmers and reduce the variety of products available for the shopper, according to the National Farmers' Union (NFU). NFU head of food and farming Philip Hambling has told the Competition...