The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Danone reports “consistent progress” in 2023
Global manufacturer Danone has released its financial results for the full 2023 year, reporting “consistent progress and strong delivery”.
Chancellor’s Spring Budget: support for food businesses must be a priority
Industry called on the Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget on Wednesday 6th March to provide support to food businesses.
Vegan Food Group set to acquire German tofu manufacturer
Plant-based manufacturer The Vegan Food Group has reported that it will acquire German tofu company Tofutown.
Scottish producers receive funding to make products healthier
Gary Maclean, the National Chef of Scotland, has announced the 14 food and drink businesses that will receive funding from FDF Scotland.
Susan Jebb to stand down as FSA chair
Chair of the FSA Professor Susan Jebb has revealed that she will be standing down in June 2024.
Project discusses potential for Norwich to become global food centre
Community interest company Eastern Promise has revealed that it will be raising the profile of Norwich within the food industry.
Ministers set out potential SFS next steps in written statement
The Welsh Government has issued a written statement regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme, setting out some potential next steps.
“Record breaking year” expected for meat industry awards
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s biggest awards programme have reported that this year, product entry levels are expected to break records.
British food gains GI protection in Japan
Both the UK and Japanese Governments have completed the process to grant special protected status to British food products.
Lidl the “only retailer to achieve double-digit growth”, says Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has found that Lidl’s sales grew by 10.9% over the 12 weeks to February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell to 5.3%.