The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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.
Wrights invests £1.3m in environmentally friendly fleet
Food manufacturing specialist Wrights has announced a £1.3m investment in a fleet of environmentally friendly vehicles.
Cost of food at a 45-year high although overall inflation has fallen
The average price for food in the UK has seen its most dramatic increase in more than 45 years but overall inflation has fallen slightly to 10.1% in the year to March.
Cost cutting efforts boost demand for simpler meals, says Bakkavor report
New findings from Bakkavor’s quarterly State of the Nation Report show Brits are spending more time planning their shop.
Marlow Foods sets up ingredients division to make mycoprotein available to others
Marlow Foods, parent company of Quorn, has announced plans to make the super protein in Quorn, mycoprotein, available to other food and beverage manufacturers.
Seafood on show in Barcelona
Four North Wales seafood companies will be looking to make waves at the industry’s biggest global event in Barcelona next week.
Latest Kantar figures reveal frozen food sales boost
Sales of frozen food have seen a boost in the last few months, according to data from Kantar.
Aldi voted UK’s cheapest supermarket again by Which?
Latest research from consumer group Which? has found Aldi to be the cheapest UK supermarket for the tenth consecutive month.
IGD report suggests actions for more sustainable supermarket packaging
A free IGD report aims to help industry take action and refocus sustainability efforts on packaging solutions that have the greatest positive impact.
Anuga 2023 places the focus on sustainability as its key theme
‘Sustainable Growth’ is to be the key theme of the international food show, Anuga 2023, taking place in Cologne in October.