The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Speakers revealed for 2024 Oxford Farming Conference
The headline speakers at the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference (OFC24) have been revealed as tickets for the event go on sale.
46% of sustainability ratings for UK caught fish don’t meet MCS standards
Sustainability data from the Good Fish Guide has found that only 46% of ratings for UK caught seafood score highly enough.
Tesco increases market share as it “drives down food bills”
Tesco’s interim results show an increased operating profit, which CEO Ken Murphy attributes to the retailer’s status as “the cheapest full-line grocer.”
Fresh food inflation at its lowest since July 2022
The British Retail Consortium has shown that food price inflation is decelerating across the board.
Consumers seek longer shelf life to reduce food waste, Kerry finds
A study conducted by ingredients company Kerry revealed that one third of consumers are willing to switch to products that offer better shelf life.
AHDB publishes new levy rate proposals for food sectors
Sector councils at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board have published proposals for increasing the trade body’s levy rates from the start of 2024.
Committee calls for abolition of Shortage Occupation List as food sector roles missed off latest report
The Migration Advisory Committee has published its completed 2023 review of the Shortage Occupation List, suggesting it be scrapped altogether.
Little Moons announces new UK facility after a ‘strong’ financial year
UK dessert brand Little Moons has announced the opening of a new 50,000 sq. ft. production facility in Kettering.
Latest report shows significant increase in food M&A deals
Finance company Oghma Partners has released its latest M&A report, which shows deal volume was up 68.2% when compared to 2022.
Plastics ban now in effect, prohibiting single-use plastic nationwide
As of 1st October, the new regulations banning certain single-use plastics have come into place, restricting the sale of specific food packaging materials.