The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Valeo Foods Group appointed new CEO
Valeo Foods Group has announced the appointment of Kevin Moore as UK CEO.
New fund to help Scottish bakers make their food healthier
FDF Scotland and FSS have launched a new fund to help Scottish bakery businesses to make their products healthier.
Farm to Fork Summit welcomed by industry
“I am absolutely delighted that the Prime Minister has delivered on the commitment to host this summit,” said NFU president Minette Batters.
Supermarkets to be investigated by CMA
The CMA is to step up its work in the grocery sector to spot if failure in competition is contributing to grocery prices being too high.
Frozen food market returns to volume growth in Q1 2023
The volume of frozen food sales has returned to growth in the first quarter of 2023, according to Kantar data from the BFFF.
Government backs British farmers with new package of support
The Prime Minister has set out new support for farmers, which he says will strengthen food security and grow the economy.
FSS launches advanced online allergen training tool
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has launched a new online allergen training tool to support food businesses and their staff.
Trade bodies anticipate Downing Street summit as critical opportunity
The Food Summit to be held in Downing Street is a critical opportunity for the Government and industry to join forces .
CIEH welcomes Government rethink on plans to sunset retained EU law
The CIEH has welcomed the Government’s U-turn on plans to revoke thousands of EU laws by the end of the year.
Survey reveals consumers’ beef burger analogue preferences
A new survey conducted for MANE has revealed some of the key taste features driving consumers’ preferences on plant-based burgers.