The FMT Blog

Voting for the shortlist is now live at the official website after a record level of nominations were received for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards.

Deputy president of the National Farmers’ Union Tom Bradshaw has welcomed the news of Defra’s latest review into labour shortages within the supply chain, but warned that the pressing concerns of UK producers must not be overlooked.  

Discount retailer Aldi has been named UK’s Cheapest Supermarket by Which?, beating rival discounter Lidl, who held the title for six months, by £1.38.

Co-op and Deliveroo have extended their partnership for a further three years, with plans for the current delivery service to be available at up to 1,400 of the convenience retailer’s stores by the end of the year.

Pressure on the price of palm oil has impacted the cost of vegetable oil and presents potential volatility for that of rapeseed oil, according to the latest figures by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).

Britain’s biggest and most important event recognising female talent across various sectors of the meat industry is gathering pace, as organisers report another outstanding response to the launch of this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards.

Social media site TikTok has announced that, from 1st of August, its users will be able to purchase fresh food through its online store, TikTok Shop.

According to officials in Turkey and Ukraine, the first shipment of grain since February has left the port of Odesa, following an agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia at the end of July.

Waitrose and Partners have announced that it will remove best before dates from a variety of fresh products including citrus fruits, salad items as well as vegetables and indoor plants.