The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Price volatility expected across food supply chains in H2
The Smart Cube has released its latest Topical Insights Report with an outlook for the second half of the year, predicting a rise in global sugar prices.
TOM on the agenda at Westminster food safety forum
The potential introduction of the Border Target Operating Model by the UK and devolved Governments will be discussed at a Westminster Food and Nutrition Forum in October.
Asda slashes prices on 425 products as part of £23m investment
Asda has announced that it has cut prices on 425 branded and own-label products as part of a £23 million investment to lower prices.
Supermarkets should do more to back British produce, say MPs
In an open letter to UK retailers, 110 MPS have called on supermarkets to back British produce by creating a ‘Buy British’ section on their websites.
Sainsbury’s adds new products to Aldi Price Match campaign
Sainsbury’s has added over 40 products to its Aldi Price Match campaign, bringing the total number of discounted Aldi Price Match products to over 400.
Q2 food M&A volumes rise and administrations drop, research finds
Research has found that food and drink acquisition volumes continued to rise in the second quarter after signs of recovery in the first half of 2023.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting deadline approaches
Voting for nominees shortlisted for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards concludes this coming Tuesday 29th August.
Alternative proteins manufacturer raises €40 million in growth funding
Alternative proteins manufacturer Enough has announced that it has raised €40 million in growth funding.
Arla announces expansion in Chinese food and nutrition markets
Arla Foods Ingredients and distributor Zhongbai have signed a new distribution agreement to serve the Chinese food markets.
Regal Foods Group acquires Packaging ‘R’ Us
Regal Food Products Group Plc, the owner of Regal Foods and Yorkshire Baking Company, has acquired Packaging ‘R’ Us for an undisclosed sum.