The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
M&S “top performing grocer” in volume growth, says Christmas results
M&S announced its Christmas 2023/24 Trading Statement, revealing that it was the “top performing grocer in volume growth”.
Tesco reports “stronger than expected” growth in Q3
UK retailer Tesco has released its Q3 and Christmas Trading Statement 2023/24, in which it reported “stronger than expected” volume growth.
Bord Bia unveils Export Performance report for 2023-24
Irish food board Bord Bia has revealed its Export Performance and Prospects report for 2023-24.
Celebrity chef Michel Roux Jr to host 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards
Legendary chef and popular TV broadcaster Michel Roux Jr is to be the VIP host at this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony.
Aldi hits 2030 food waste target, according to sustainability report
Aldi has released its latest sustainability report in Great Britain, announcing a 57% reduction in its food waste.
Defra announces egg labelling proposal to remove derogation period
Defra has announced proposed changes to egg labelling rules, which seek to enable free-range eggs to be labelled as such throughout housing measures.
Consumers want nature-friendly food production, says new research
According to research commissioned by Fair to Nature, over half of adults want UK farmers to prioritise farming practices that preserve nature.
Sainsbury’s to use cardboard mushroom punnets to save on plastic
UK retailer Sainsbury’s is switching its own-brand mushroom punnets from plastic to cardboard to save 775 tonnes of plastic annually.
CIEH appoints new president
Mark Elliott CEnvH FCIEH has been announced as the new president of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
British frozen food sees volume and value growth in 2023
According to the BFFF, the frozen food industry has “continuously demonstrated outstanding performance” in 2023.