The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Over 1,000 local schoolchildren learn how Pembrokeshire’s food is produced
Over 1,000 school children from across Pembrokeshire attended the BBQ ‘Food Story / Stori Bwyd’ event to celebrate Welsh Farming Week.
Larder Cymru showcases the best of Welsh produce at Senedd
‘Welsh Food Futures’ brought together initiatives to explore sustainable food procurement and the development of local supply chains.
Industry responds to publication of Defra review into labour shortages
Defra has published an independent review into labour shortages, providing recommendations to help the Government and industry.
Morrisons releases its Q2 trading update
Morrisons has updated investors on trading for the second quarter reporting continued sales momentum, positive like-for-like sales and improving competitiveness.
Chancellor and Bank of England plan to review profits in the food industry to mitigate inflationary pressures
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Bank of England are reported to be looking at profit margins in the food industry supply chain.
Adversity has increased resilience of UK cold chain, says CCF
New survey results show that 74% of UK cold chain operators consider that the cold chain has emerged from supply chain challenges more resilient than it was before.
IGD forecast suggests food and drink market recovery by 2025
The total UK food and drink market is predicted to be worth £315.2bn by 2028, experiencing a growth of 19% from 2023 (£265 bn).
Restrictions to be placed on HFSS foods in Wales
The Welsh Government has decided to restrict the way foods high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) can be promoted.
Savvy shoppers left with egg on face as prices reach record highs
Cost-conscious consumers are unintentionally pushing egg prices up to record highs as they trade down from premium protein products.
Broadcaster Jennie Bond named as host for Women In Meat Industry Awards
Jennie Bond will be this year’s celebrity host at the Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony and dinner, which takes place on 17th November at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.