The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Government announces new Dairy Export Programme
The Government has announced that the UK’s dairy industry is set to be boosted by a new programme to increase exports.
Nestlé discontinues caramel-flavoured Caramac bar
Global food processor Nestlé has announced that it is discontinuing its caramel-flavoured Caramac bar.
Excitement builds for Women In Meat Industry Awards 2023
The 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards are set to return next week, celebrating the industry’s best at a black-tie dinner and awards ceremony.
Tate & Lyle appoints new director for 2024
Global supplier of food products Tate & Lyle plc has announced the appointment of David Hearn as a director and chair of the Board.
Grocery inflation falls below 10% for first time since July 2022
New data from Kantar shows that grocery price inflation has fallen below 10% for the first time since July 2022.
M&S reports “strong” H1 results in new finance report
UK retailer M&S has reported its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 30th September 2023, boasting particularly strong food sales.
Food Standards report highlights risks to food chain
The FSA and FSS have published their annual ‘Our Food’ report, which reviews food standards across the UK for 2022.
Hilton announces “robust” financial performance in Q3 update
Hilton Food Group plc has announced its Q3 trading update for the period from 16th July 2023 to 29th October 2023.
Sainsbury’s reports “record market share gains” in new Interim Results
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has released its Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 16th September 2023, reporting its grocery sales were up 10.1% year-on-year.
Resilience in frozen food sales despite inflationary pressures, says BFFF
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation said that the trade body “expects volume to pick up again during the next quarter”, following a recent slump in frozen food sales.