The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Online B2B produce marketplace Foodomarket raises £9.5 million to expand in UK and US
Foodomarket, the digital B2B food marketplace for the hospitality industry, has raised £9.5 million in a Series A funding round.
Meatless Farm staff made redundant as insolvency firm appointed
Vegan food manufacturer Meatless Farm have made staff redundant, insolvency firm Kroll will now advise the company on its options.
Danone urges Government to increase taxes on HFSS food
Global manufacturer Danone is urging the Government to place higher taxes on foods high in fat, sugar and salt to combat rising rates of obesity.
Safety report reveals new challenges for food producers and retailers
A report has revealed new challenges that food producers and retailers say are impacting food safety and supply chains.
Princes Group appoints new deputy managing director
International food and drink group Princes has appointed Simon Harrison as deputy managing director on the company’s board.
Around Noon acquires The Soho Sandwich Company
Around Noon has acquired a major FTG business to create an enlarged group with 800 employees and revenues of £80 million per annum.
CIEH welcomes updated Food Law Code of Practice focus on higher risk food businesses
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has welcomed the publication by the FSA of the updated Food Law Code of Practice.
IGD report reveals latest viewpoint on food inflation
IGD’s latest report explores what’s next for food inflation and the impact on consumers and the food industry.
Ash Amirahmadi joins Sofina Foods Europe
Ash Amirahmadi is to join Sofina Foods Europe as its CEO, leaving Arla UK, the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, where he has been managing director since 2018.
M&A activity in UK Food & Beverage sector shows signs of recovery
A new UK Food Sector M&A report from corporate finance house, Oghma Partners shows that there is signs of a recovery in the UK sector.