The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Report shows food supply chain considering production cuts to save on costs
The NFU has commissioned a report looking at horticulture production costs, which it found had increased by 39% in the past two years.
LMC placement open to agri-business and marketing students
LMC has announced that its 2024-25 student placement opportunity is open for applications to those studying agri-business related courses.
NFU president addresses food security in New Year message
NFU President Minette Batters has addressed the food industry in her New Year’s message, urging Government to deliver on its priorities.
Christmas 2023: supermarkets report highest transaction levels since 2019
UK supermarkets saw their highest level of transactions in December since 2019, according to data from Kantar.
Work on sustainable food systems recognised in 2024 King’s Honours List
Members of the UK food industry were recognised in King Charles’ 2024 New Years Honours List, some for their services to sustainable food production.
Oghma 2024 food outlook: pressure on consumers to mount
UK finance advisor Oghma Partners has released its 2024 outlook and considerations for the food and beverage sector.
ABP’s PRISM 2030 programme completes its first year
Food processor ABP’s sustainability programme, PRISM 2030, has completed its first of three years.
Who will be named Food Manufacturer of the Year 2024?
Food Manufacturer of the Year is amongst one of the 16 awards as part of the FMT Food Industry Awards 2024 programme.
NFU secures Government funding for horticulture businesses
Government has announced that horticulture businesses will have access to the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund.
Seafish publishes Seafood in Numbers 2022 report
Seafish has released its ‘Seafood in Numbers 2022’ report, taking an annual look at the UK seafood industry.