The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Heritage flavours will drive 2023 innovation says Kerry
Ingredients group Kerry, is predicting that flavours inspired by heirloom recipes will drive food innovation in 2023.
Grocery price inflation rises to record 16.7%, says Kantar
Grocery price inflation hit a record 16.7% in the four weeks to 22nd January 2023 according to Kantar, the highest level since tracking began in 2008.
New guidelines released to protect the integrity of sourdough
A new set of marketing terms and definitions regarding the labelling of sourdough bread have been given a green light .
Leading seafood distributor eyes further European expansion after acquiring £1m facility
A European frozen seafood importer in Wiltshire, is set to continue to expand its business offering across Europe after receiving a £1 million facility.
Lidl GB to invest £4 billion into British food industry this year
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its support for suppliers across the country.
Bestway stake in Sainsbury’s makes it 6th largest investor in the UK’s 2nd biggest supermarket
The chairman of wholesaler The Bestway Group, Sir Anwar Pervez, is reported to have paid £193 million for a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s supermarket.
Eurofins acquires Express Micro Science in Scotland
Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK is starting the year having completed a significant acquisition of a micro testing business in Scotland.
Funding for Scottish food producers to encourage healthier reformulations
Scotland’s food producers are being supported in their efforts to provide ‘healthier’ food choices by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Seafood Scotland’s CEO joins four-nations council to boost food exports
The chief executive of trade body Seafood Scotland, Donna Fordyce, has joined a four-nations Council to boost food and drink exports.
BFFF meets with Government officials to discuss pressing industry issues
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) met with Government officials at Defra to discuss issues affecting members, including rising production costs.