The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Kerry Group Q3 interim statement indicates continued growth
The food, drink, taste and nutrition ingredient business, Kerry Group, has released its Q3 interim management statement 2022 detailing organic growth over the past 12 months.
South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone to champion innovation
Investment in innovation and new business within the agri-food sector is “crucial” for food security, according to key stakeholders in Lincolnshire’s newest Food Enterprise Zone.
Free range egg farmers losing £300,000 per flock as industry concern deepens
New independent data has revealed that a typical free range egg farm in the UK is on course to lose more than £300,000 per flock as industry leaders call for unity from across the sector.
BFFF action raises prawn quota
Following pressure from the BFFF, the government has raised the autonomous tariff quota on the import of cold-water prawns.
New Secretary of State at Defra as Thérèse Coffey returns
Following the appointment of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister and the resultant cabinet reshuffle, the Rt. Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP is to return to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) as the new Secretary of State.
FSA consultation on Food Law Code of Practice underway
The FSA has launched a 12-week consultation seeking views from local authorities, food business operators, unions and interested groups on the proposed changes to the Code in England.
Cautious welcome to new Prime Minister from food industry
Following a meeting with King Charles new Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak, has been confirmed as the new UK prime minister, with the King asking him to form a government.
Canned food is back in demand as UK consumers tackle cost pressures
A canned food renaissance is “firmly on the horizon” as UK consumers seek to tackle the growing pressures of the cost-of-living. According to recent Kantar data and other consumer research. Growth in canned goods has been outpacing the rest of the grocery market since...
ONS report significant price rises for budget food
New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have reported that overall, the price of budget food in supermarkets rose by 17% in the year to September.
School children learn how food is produced at ‘Food Story’ event
Over 1,000 school children from across Pembrokeshire, aged from three to 16, attended the first ever ‘Food Story’ event, held by the Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society on the County Showground.