The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
AHDB appoints Richard Hampton as director of international trade
Richard Hampton has been appointed international trade development director for the AHDB, with his term starting 3rd June.
Red meat highlighted as “nutrient-dense food” in review
QMS has commented on a review considering the effects of varying intake of micronutrients resulting from changes in dietary intakes.
“Inflation pressures lessened” says Tesco boss in 2023/24 preliminary results
UK supermarket Tesco has released its preliminary results for the 2023/24 year, reporting that inflation pressures had “lessened substantially”.
Food equipment supplier Lyras appoints new CEO
Machinery supplier Lyras has appointed Mark Kalhøj Andersen as its new chief executive officer.
Early Easter spending drove uplift in March food sales
BRC has released data from the five weeks ending 30th March 2024, commenting that retail growth was “largely driven” by an early Easter.
Simon Harrison is new Princes Group chief executive
International food manufacturer Princes Group has appointed Simon Harrison as chief executive officer.
Morrisons opens £1.4m Greenside Innovation Centre
UK supermarket Morrisons has officially opened its Greenside on-site innovation centre as part of an investment programme.
Former Tesco boss becomes John Lewis Partnership chairman
The John Lewis Partnership has announced that Jason Tarry will be appointed chairman following Sharon White’s departure.
Bako acquires ingredients manufacturer Finlay’s Foods
Ingredients supplier Bako has acquired manufacturer Finlay’s Foods for an undisclosed sum.
FSA launches consultation on authorisation process for novel foods and GMOs
The Food Standards Agency has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to the regulated products authorisation process.