The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Final deadline approaches for Meat Industry Awards product nomination
The annual Meat Management Meat Industry Awards is making a final call to remind everyone that the product nomination deadline for 2023 is 7th June – next Wednesday.
Inaugural Baking Forum hailed a success
For the first time ever, the baking industry came together at a conference conceived and delivered by the sector.
Asda acquires more convenience stores from EG Group
Asda Group has announced the acquisition of EG Group’s UK and Ireland operations for an enterprise value of around £2.27 billion.
BRC says any proposed food cap would make no difference
News that the Government may be looking at plans to introduce a price cap on basic food items has been dismissed by The British Retail Consortium.
UK food manufacturers to benefit from new FTAs, says FDF
The UK food industry is poised to reap “substantial benefits” from new free trade agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand, says the FDF.
New import control scheme provides opportunity for enhanced role of EHOs, says CIEH
The CIEH has called on UK Government to expand the remit of EHOs at the borders as part of its new import checks at the border.
Video Spotlight: FareShare
FareShare is the UK’s largest food redistribution charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste, and its work with the food industry is vital. Watch this short video and find out how it helps a network of 8,500 charities and community organisations - get involved....
£130m investment into European cold store facility
Magnavale has announced that it has made a £130 million investment into its new development in Easton Lincolnshire.
Henry Pollard has been re-elected as chairman of the Markets Board
Henry Pollard has been re-elected as the chairman of the City of London Corporation’s Markets Board.
IGD forecasts food inflation is about to peak
ONS inflation data shows that UK food and drink prices in April 2023 were up 19% year-on-year, by the CPI method inflicting ongoing hardship on households.