The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Government publishes plan for independent fisheries policy
The Government is offering some clarification on how fisheries will be managed after Brexit through a new White Paper – Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations. The document outlines how powers to be proposed in the Fisheries Bill should grant the UK full control...
Three confectioners have online adverts banned
Complaints have been upheld against Cadbury, Chewits and Squashies for advertising high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) products to children online. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) claims the confectionary companies broke the rules against directing adverts for...
Anglia Crown sold in management buyout
Prepared meal manufacturer Anglia Crown ltd has been acquired from previous owners Bakkavor in which the management buyout was led by Paul Howell and Andrew Lone. New company directors Howell and Lone have taken ownership of the company with a view to positioning the...
Campden BRI to reduce CO2 in packed foods
With a shortage of food grade carbon dioxide (CO2) currently impacting on food production, Campden BRI has launched a project exploring the effects of reducing CO2 concentration in modified atmosphere packed (MAP) foods. The project will investigate the effects of...
Tesco and Carrefour announce alliance
Tesco and French retailer Carrefour have announced their intention to enter into a long-term, ‘strategic’ alliance and is said to cover the strategic relationship with global suppliers. The alliance is also covers the joint purchasing of own brand products and goods...
Government urged to make Red Tractor the ‘flagship’ of British food
Red Tractor Assurance believes the Government should capitalise on growing demand for safe, traceable food, in international markets by using its assurance scheme as a key selling point. That’s according to Red Tractor chief executive Jim Moseley who has told the EFRA...
Warburtons to suspend crumpet production due to CO2 shortage
It has been confirmed that British baking firm Warburtons has had to suspend production of its crumpets at a number of bakeries until CO2 supply returns to normal. Crumpets are a product affected by the recent CO2 shortage due to a lack of gas available for packaging....
2 Sisters unveils major investment into Scottish plant
Following funding from the Government's Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation Grant Scheme, the 2 Sisters Coupar Angus plant has announced at least 250 new roles have been created. More than 250 new jobs will be created as a result, and the business can now...
Plastic free supermarket aisle predicts changes in retail
With plastic reduction currently a hot topic in food, a mobile supermarket aisle stocked exclusively with plastic-free products is set to tour Europe. The mobile aisle offers an idea of what the retailers of the future could look like and is currently on display at a...
Waitrose announces the disposal of stores
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the next phase of its future strategy, and confirmed that five Waitrose stores will be closing. The next phase of its strategy is designed to develop and strengthen the whole business. The reason behind the closures is said to...