The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food figures respond to Government’s no-deal Brexit notices
Responding to the Government’s newly published set of ‘no-deal’ Brexit Technical Notices, the Food and Drink Federation along with other industry representatives have expressed their concerns. Today (23rd August), the Government released a publication of guidance on...
Last chance to enter and vote in FMT Food Industry Awards
Time is running out to nominate your products and vote in the Food Management Today Industry Awards. A reminder that the deadline for both nominating products for entry and voting is 7th September 2018. Every year, the FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the hard work...
Co-op experiences fastest rate of growth in seven years
With the growth of branded products and the summer sunshine helping sales, Co-op is experiencing its fastest rate of growth in nearly seven years, according to the latest grocery market share figures. Published for the 12 weeks to 12th August 2018, Kantar Worldpanel...
Investigation launched for Sainsbury’s/Asda merger
The formal investigation into the Sainsbury’s/Asda merger by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has now begun, following speculation that hundreds of stores are set to close. Since the announcement of the merger on 30th April, the CMA has been gathering the...
Aldi to reduce plastic use by 265 tonnes per year
Aldi is to save approximately 265 tonnes of plastic a year as it starts to use recyclable clear trays containing its fresh fruit and vegetables. The supermarket is phasing out hard-to-recycle black plastic trays on a range of fresh produce and replacing them with...
A third of fruit and vegetables ‘too ugly to sell’
More than one-third of farmed fruit and vegetables never reaches supermarket shelves because it is misshapen or the wrong size, research suggests. University of Edinburgh researchers examined details of food loss and waste within the European economic area, and...
Aldi promises to be ‘carbon neutral’ by 2019
Aldi UK and Ireland has unveiled plans to become ‘carbon neutral’ by 2019 following investment in a long-term carbon management programme. The supermarket, which has more than 775 stores and 11 distribution centres across the UK and Ireland, has reduced its carbon...
Could vegetables prevent colon cancer?
Chemicals produced by vegetables including kale, cabbage and broccoli could help maintain a healthy gut and prevent colon cancer, according to a recent study. Research conducted by the Francis Crick Institute involved feeding mice a diet rich in indole-3-carbinol...
Food bills could rise 12% post-Brexit
The UK’s largest supermarkets have issued a stark warning that a no-deal Brexit would force up the price of the average weekly shopping trolley by as much as 12%. According to the retailers, some staples are expected to rise considerably more because of tariffs. For...
Tickets selling fast for UK Sausage Week celebration lunch
There is now limited availability for the UK Sausage Week 2018 lunch taking place on 29th October, so organisers are reminding industry members to ensure they do not miss out. There is still time to order tickets, but availability is limited – so it is recommended...