The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
KTC partners with Natasha Allergy Research Foundation to “eradicate food allergies”
KTC Edibles Ltd has entered into a three-year strategic partnership with The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.
Insolvencies within food manufacturing driven by rising ingredients costs
The number of food and drink manufacturing companies entering insolvency has increased by 108% in the last year according to INVERTO.
Claire Coutinho appointed as new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero
Claire Coutinho, MP for East Surrey, has replaced Grant Shapps as the new Secretary for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Kantar data shows growth in frozen food sales
The volume of frozen food sales continued to grow in the second quarter of 2023, according to new Kantar data supplied by the BFFF.
FDF urges Government to “provide clarity” for food businesses on TOM
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to use the extra time provided by the delay of the TOM to provide clarity to businesses.
UK dairy cooperative Omsco rebrands to Organic Herd
British farmer-owned cooperative Omsco, which now produces organic dairy products, has announced its name change to Organic Herd.
TOM delays “frustrating” and ambiguity remains surrounding final plans, say food industry bodies
Trade bodies from across the UK food manufacturing industry have expressed their frustration at the latest delay to the Border Target Operating Model on UK-EU trade.
Food inflation drops to lowest level since October 2022
The British Retail Consortium has released its full report on fresh food inflation, reporting a 6.9% rise in price while grain costs remain high.
Labour shortages stifling economic growth for UK food
Analysis published by the FDF has found that in the last year labour shortages have cost the industry an estimated £1.4 billion.
FDF Scotland to host webinar on ‘fragmented’ food and drink regulation
Food and Drink Federation Scotland will host a webinar on 15th September looking at the market issues for the food and drink sector.