The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Compostable Coalition assembles heavyweight Advisory Board
Tesco, Marks & Spencer and WWF are among the first names to be unveiled as Compostable Coalition UK advisory board members.
Consumption of meat gets significant boost following new UN report
The UN has outlined some of the key nutritional benefits of terrestrial animal source food (TASF), looking specifically at its nutrient and bioactive composition.
Ocado to close its oldest distribution centre
Ocado is to close its oldest distribution warehouse in Hatfield, which will put 2,300 jobs at risk.
Grocery price inflation dips but too soon to call the peak, says Kantar
Grocery price inflation rose by 17.3% in the four weeks to 16th April 2023, down marginally on the 17.5% recorded in the previous four weeks.
Former Asda CEO leads consortium in takeover of online meat retailer, Farmison
The online meat retailer, Farmison & Co has been acquired by Yorkshire consortium led by retailer Andy Clarke, former CEO of Asda.
Nestlé to create a joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe.
Brakes announces a 6-month price hold on 1,850 products
Brakes, a foodservice wholesaler, owned by Sysco, has announced it is holding prices on 1,850 own brand frozen and ambient products until October 2023.
Ecoveritas warns Plastic Tax fine-tuning should not be about boosting government revenue
An environmental compliance specialist has urged businesses to take heed of HMRC’s move to penalise non-compliant businesses regarding the Plastic Packaging Tax.
Welsh companies looking to tackle French food and drink market
Welsh food and drink companies are hoping to strengthen and build ties with prospective partners and investors.
Collaboration unveiled in boost to Welsh agri-food economy
A partnership between Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and AMRC Cymru, aims to transform the rural economy for the agri-food sector in Wales.