The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Unilever Food Solutions identifies the top future menu trends
Unilever Food Solutions has released its first Future Menu Trends report 2023, developed in collaboration with over 1,600 chefs in over 21 countries.
Rishi Sunak wins MPs over in Windsor Framework vote
MPs have voted by 515 to 29 in favour of the Prime Minister’s new Brexit deal for Northern Ireland.
Food inflation at its highest in 45 years
The ONS has calculated, using the CPI measure, that inflation has now jumped to 10.4% in the 12 months to the end of February.
ActionZero announces €3m partnership with Dunbia
Irish-owned climate technology company ActionZero has announced a new partnership with one of Europe’s leading food companies.
Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24 shortlist announced
The top bakers in Scotland have made it to the shortlist of the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards following the annual judging day held in Dunfermline earlier this month.
New MD for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland
Nestlé has appointed Mark Davies as managing director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK & Ireland.
Black Sea grain export deal extended
The Black Sea deal, which was brokered by the UN and Turkey in the summer of 2022, allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, has been extended.
KTC acquires Cardowan Creameries
KTC (Edibles) Limited (‘KTC’), a UK supplier of edible oils to foodservice, wholesalers and food manufacturers, has acquired Cardowan Creameries Limited.
Cultivate programme returns to help agri-food start-ups
A ‘pre-accelerator’ programme which has boosted agri-tech and agri-food start-ups across the UK is set to welcome its latest entrants this spring.
Mixed reaction to Chancellor’s Spring Budget
There has been a mixed reaction to the Chancellor’s Budget Statement from food industry organisations.