The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
‘Food – a fact of life’ event provides NI teachers with classroom resources
The interactive ‘Food – a fact of life’ conference took place in November at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise.
COP28 sees world leaders sign Food Systems Declaration
World leaders have signed the Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action at COP28 in Dubai.
Beacon Foods invests £6m in expansion programme
UK supplier of ingredients and ready-to-eat products, Beacon Foods has invested £6m in a three-year expansion programme.
Oterra appoints Martin Sonntag as new CEO
Global provider of natural colours for the food industry, Oterra, has announced the appointment of Martin Sonntag as its new CEO.
Construction of “world’s biggest” vertical farm completed in Norfolk
Food construction company Clegg Food Projects has completed construction of the “world’s biggest” vertical farm for Fischer Farms.
“Brand suppliers have contributed to food inflation”, says CMA
The CMA has set out the latest findings and next steps in its ongoing review of the groceries sector.
NFU appoints consultants to complete Red Tractor independent review
The NFU has appointed consultants Campbell Tickell to complete the independent review into the governance of Red Tractor.
UK and Ireland Governments invest £60m towards sustainability research centres
The UK and Irish Governments have announced £60 million joint funding for two new research centres on climate and sustainable food.
Sysco invests £15m to expand Brakes Scotland depot
UK foodservice wholesaler Sysco GB has announced a £15m investment in its Brakes Scotland Newhouse depot, creating around 100 new jobs.
Greencore reports increased revenue for 2023 in financial statement
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group has announced its financial results for the 52 week period ended Friday 29th September 2023.