The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Consumer Confidence Index reaches two year high
Global information company GfK has revealed that its Consumer Confidence Index has risen to its highest score in two years.
UK and Canada suspend trade negotiations as cheese tariffs soar
UK and Canada trade talks have paused as British cheese import tariffs soar and Canadian Ministers call for hormone-treated beef exports.
Greencore reports “strong” first quarter results
UK convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group plc has released its trading update for the 13 weeks ended Friday 29th December 2023.
‘Shelfwatch’: NFU to survey where Scottish produce is being sold
NFU Scotland said that it will be undertaking a survey of Scottish supermarket shelves, identifying where Scottish produce can be bought.
FMT Food Industry Awards: deadline for product entry approaches
Product entry for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 closes on Friday 2nd February.
“It’s time for change” says NFU ahead of independent review with AHDB
AHDB and NFU have revealed the next steps in their jointly run farm to fork assurance independent review.
Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts appointed IGD president
IGD has announced that Jason Tarry will step down from his role of IGD president, and Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts will take his place.
Industry trade body calls on Government to appoint Logistics Minister
Logistics UK has launched its Election Manifesto, calling for Government to appoint a Minister for Logistics and Supply Chain.
M&S slashes product prices as its customers prioritise value
UK retailer M&S has announced that it will invest in the price of over 200 products to “deliver trusted value” for its 30 million customers.
Cultivated eel product produced by cultured seafood start-up
Cultured seafood start-up Forsea Foods has collaborated with vegan restaurant Saido in Tokyo to produce cultivated eel.