The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Tesco reports strong sales both in-store and online
UK supermarket Tesco has released its 2023/24 trading statement, reporting a strong market share at 27.1% and particularly strong sales in their large stores.
Waitrose cut prices of over 200 summer essentials
Waitrose has unveiled that it has cut prices on over 200 everyday summer products with half of the products now at least 10% cheaper.
Scottish ingredients manufacturer donates equivalent of 33,000 meals
As part of it latest impact report, ingredients manufacturer Macphie has revealed it has donated the equivalent to 33,000 meals to charity.
Dairy prices reach new highs as cheese popularity dips
As inflation on dairy products rises to a new high, demand for certain cheeses has fallen over the past year, according to Ashbury.
Suffolk Port Health Authority hosts first Stakeholder Forum on new import controls
Over 20 major importers and agents joined one of Britain’s biggest port health authorities for first-hand insight into health checks being performed on goods entering the UK.
Asda freezes prices on over 500 products this summer
Asda has frozen the prices of over 500 branded and own-branded products to “give customers more control over what they spend each week.”
Arla Foods appoints new UK managing director
Arla Foods has appointed a new managing director, after news of Ash Amirahmadi’s departure from the position last week.
Online B2B produce marketplace Foodomarket raises £9.5 million to expand in UK and US
Foodomarket, the digital B2B food marketplace for the hospitality industry, has raised £9.5 million in a Series A funding round.
Meatless Farm staff made redundant as insolvency firm appointed
Vegan food manufacturer Meatless Farm have made staff redundant, insolvency firm Kroll will now advise the company on its options.
Danone urges Government to increase taxes on HFSS food
Global manufacturer Danone is urging the Government to place higher taxes on foods high in fat, sugar and salt to combat rising rates of obesity.