The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
BRC spearheads food waste reduction campaign in letter to Minister
The BRC has led an open letter in collaboration with food waste company Too Good To Go, calling for mandatory public food waste reporting.
AHDB survey “paints a bleak picture” of crop yield – NFU
The NFU has responded to a survey from AHDB that suggests yields of crops are likely to be reduced in 2024 due to wet weather.
Obituary: Dr Stephen Forbes Pearson, Star Refrigeration
Stephen Forbes Pearson, co-founder of Star Refrigeration, has died peacefully aged 92.
Scottish Food Trade Association appoints new leadership team
The Scottish Food Trade Association (formerly the Scottish Provision Trade Association) has unveiled new appointments to its leadership team.
CCF Summit 2024: UK can “lead the world” to a warmer cold chain
At the Cold Chain Climate Summit 2024, the CCF claimed the UK could “lead the world” to a warmer frozen food set-point.
Industry officially launches farm to fork assurance review
A proposed farm to fork Assurance Review has officially been launched with the announcement of its independent commissioners panel.
NFU-backed ‘Buy British Bill’ undergoes second reading
The NFU has urged MPs to back its ‘Buy British Bill’ and support its passage through Parliament.
Waitrose gains customers but results suggest future workforce cuts
John Lewis has published its results for the 52 weeks ended 27th January 2024, reporting that it has returned to profit after experiencing losses in 2022/23.
Scottish Bakers fears HFSS action will add to regulatory burden
Scottish Bakers said that plans for HFSS policy will make it more difficult for Scotland-based businesses to compete “on a level playing field.”
“Plant-based dairy products experience less demand”, says AHDB
AHDB has reported that dairy products were “a hit” with consumers in January, as it revealed dairy-free products experienced less demand.