The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sofina Foods appoints new head of group packaging development
Sofina Europe, owners of Young’s Seafood and the Karro Food Group, has appointed a new head of group packaging development.
Millbrook Dairy expands into trade butter market
Devon-based dairy business, Millbrook Dairy Company, has expanded its business into the trade butter market.
Kantar finds meal delivery soars as restaurants struggle
According to a latest Kantar study dining out has bounced back to close to pre-pandemic levels, while food delivery, the pandemic growth phenomenon, has remained ‘sticky’ post-pandemic.
Cold chain chief wants reassurance on energy crisis action post March 2023
The CCF has written to the Chancellor and newly appointed Cabinet Ministers calling for urgent reassurances that the food and other cold chains will be treated as critical industries through this winter and beyond.
NFU Summit discusses boosting UK dairy exports
The NFU has brought together key dairy industry producers, processors and exporters to discuss how the sector can build on ambitious plans to double the value of British dairy exports over the next 10 years.
Sainsbury’s interim results reveal 0.2% rise in grocery sales but operating profit down
For the 28 weeks ended 17th September 2022, Sainsbury’s saw its grocery sales rise by 0.2%, with strong growth recorded in the second quarter of 3.8%. Its retail operating profit, however, was down 9%.
Ex Samworth chief joins Kepak as non-executive director
Flor Healy is to join the board of Irish Food business, Kepak Group as a non-executive director.
Grain leaving Ukraine despite Russia suspending support of export deal
More shipments of grain have continued to leave ports in Ukraine this week, despite Russia’s suspension of its support for the Black Sea grain export deal.
Judith Batchelar OBE joins the board of MicroSalt
Former Sainsbury’s director, Judith Batchelar OBE, has been appointed to the board of directors of low-sodium Foodtech company MicroSalt.
Finnebrogue names ex-Asda chief executive Roger Burnley CBE as new chairman
Finnebrogue Artisan has named Roger Burnley CBE, the former Asda chief executive, as its new non-executive chairman.