The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Latest Kantar figures reveal frozen food sales boost
Sales of frozen food have seen a boost in the last few months, according to data from Kantar.
Aldi voted UK’s cheapest supermarket again by Which?
Latest research from consumer group Which? has found Aldi to be the cheapest UK supermarket for the tenth consecutive month.
IGD report suggests actions for more sustainable supermarket packaging
A free IGD report aims to help industry take action and refocus sustainability efforts on packaging solutions that have the greatest positive impact.
Anuga 2023 places the focus on sustainability as its key theme
‘Sustainable Growth’ is to be the key theme of the international food show, Anuga 2023, taking place in Cologne in October.
Latest Craigavon investment to bring Moy Park closer to Net Zero goal
Manufacturer Moy Park has installed a new state of the art combined heat and power (CHP) unit at its Craigavon facility.
Tesco releases preliminary results
Tesco plc has declared an operating profit of £2.6 billion for the year to 25th February 2022.
New industry-led guidance sets out role of people and culture in enabling food safety
New global guidance from BSI, developed through consensus with industry is published this week.
Scottish Bakers dismayed at delayed Apprenticeship Funding
Trade body, Scottish Bakers has written to the Government to express dismay at the delay in confirming funding for new apprenticeships starts.
ReFood heralds the success of Food Waste Action Week
ReFood is heralding the success of WRAP’s 2023 Food Waste Action Week, supported by over 80 organisations including Arla Foods, Ocado, Danone and Tesco.
Tesco launches collaborative ready meal tray-to-tray initiative
In an industry first, Tesco has begun recycling used plastic food trays back into packaging – creating a fully circular packaging solution for its range of core chilled ready meals.