The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food and drink manufacturers face investment decisions as cost pressures soar
Nearly 50% of food manufacturers have cut or paused investment projects as they face the toughest trading conditions, says FDF report.
Welsh Government support delivers 65% growth for cake business
A Blackwood based manufacturer of free from celebration cakes has grown its turnover by 65% with support from a Welsh Government and EU backed project.
New research claims almost 10% of food goes to waste
Research data suggests that stock inefficiencies could equate to 3.5% of total profitability of food businesses and $114.7bn in lost inventory sale value.
First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients
British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients.
Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7%
Take-home grocery sales rose by 5.2% in the 12 weeks to 30th October 2022, the fastest rate of market growth since April 2021.
Middleton Foods achieves BRC AA+ status
A manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes achieved the highest possible certification in a recent BRC unannounced audit.
Study identifies countries providing ‘balanced’ dietary guidelines
A new global study has ranked countries in terms of how balanced their dietary guidelines are. Its findings will be presented at COP27.
Convenience stores sector hits £47bn in revenue
Research has revealed that the UK convenience store market has increased by almost 4.1% in size in 2022, generating revenues of £47bn.
Princes invests £2m in marketing transformation
Princes has invested £2 million in a major marketing overhaul for its Italian cooking brand Napolina.
Supermarkets agree to accelerate climate action with suppliers
Five major UK food retailers have agreed to join forces to accelerate climate action through their supply chains.