The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Baking sector report shows flour purchases up 12.9%
AHDB has released its latest baking sector report, showing that consumers turned to baking in 2023 as they continued to “keep an eye on their spending”.
Kerry Group delivers “strong performance” as market volumes “remain muted”
CEO of Kerry Group Edmond Scanlon said that the ingredients company delivered “a solid performance” in 2023, despite market volumes remaining “relatively muted.”
Waitrose invests £30m in price cuts across 200 lines
UK supermarket Waitrose has announced that it is investing £30m into hundreds of everyday products to ease spending costs for consumers.
Food inflation rate drops to 7% driven by bread and cereals
Following the release of the latest inflation figures from ONS, the FDF has called on Government to support manufacturers and consumers.
FDF manifesto to “foster investment” and encourage Government backing
The FDF has unveiled its manifesto, which details its long-term vision for the sector.
Proposed immigration rules the “wrong approach”, say Scottish trade bodies
Members of the Scottish food industry have written to the Home Secretary opposing the proposed UK immigration rules.
Quarter of British egg producers face uncertainty, says NFU
A survey carried out by the NFU has revealed that 24% of British egg producers are unsure if they will still be producing poultry beyond 2025.
Scotland First Minister confirms 70% of agriculture funding will be direct payments
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed that funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will make up at least 70% of the funding envelope from 2027.
Kellogg’s proposes closure of its Manchester factory
Kellanova has proposed the closure of its Trafford Park factory in three years’ time, with the potential for 360 jobs to be lost as a result.
Food Industry Awards 2024 product judging hailed a success
Product judging for the 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards has now concluded, with judges reporting high levels of quality entries.