The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Hampshire Cheese Company acquired by Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
Lancashire-based cheesemaker Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has announced that it has acquired Hampshire Cheese Company for an undisclosed sum.
2024 Spring Budget: Industry concerned about “muddle of poor regulation”
Inflation is set to fall below the 2% target a year earlier than forecast, the Chancellor has announced during his 2024 Spring Budget speech.
Food manufacturing investment sees “sustained decline”, says FDF
The FDF has released a report suggesting that Government “needs to do more” to help the sector to attract “vital” investment.
FSA campaign highlights risks of vegan labelling to people with allergies
The Food Standards Agency has launched a campaign highlighting the risks of food labelled as vegan to people with food allergies.
Richard Williams appointed chief executive at Müller
Müller has appointed Richard Williams as chief executive officer of Müller Yogurt & Desserts in the UK and Ireland.
AHDB launches British dairy campaign in Hong Kong
AHDB has launched a month-long marketing campaign in which British dairy will be prepared by three professional chefs from Hong Kong.
Canterbury farmers call for supermarkets to supply British produce
Farmers in Canterbury took to the streets on Sunday 3rd March to protest against foreign imports of food.
Sainsbury’s changes bakeries to new model to save on costs
Sainsbury’s has announced that it will introduce a “more efficient way” of freshly baking products in-store, while reducing 1,500 jobs.
Welsh producers celebrate St David’s Day in London market
Food and Drink Wales declared that producers from Wales “took over” Spitalfields Market in London to celebrate Welsh food.
“Meaty” labels banned on plant-based products in France
France has published a decree banning “meaty” labels from being used for the marketing of plant-based products.