The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Scottish food production outlook affected by impact of input costs says survey
At the recent Highland Show, NFU Scotland shared the results of a short-life intentions survey designed to gauge the impact a surge in input prices is having on agricultural sector output.
Welsh food and drink exports hit record high
Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced that Welsh food and drink exports hit a record high in 2021 reaching £641m. Wales also had the largest percentage increase in the value of food and drink exports out of the four UK nations between 2020 and 2021...
Successful judging week puts Meat Awards on track for September ceremony
Judging has concluded for the 2022 Meat Industry Awards, after a full week of evaluations at the Regional Food Academy within Harper Adams University.
UK launches ambitious trade deal with Gulf nations
Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has launched free trade negotiations between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), made up of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
FSA announces consultation on supply of Qurbani meat during Eid al-Adha
A consultation published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) seeks to investigate whether changes should be made to the chilling requirements of Qurbani meat and offal supplied from slaughterhouses in England and Wales during the period of Eid al-Adha.
Iceland launches 1p range of food items in bid to ease cost-of-living
As part of a deal running until Friday 24th June, Iceland is offering more than 420 products, including bread, butter and bananas, amid rising grocery inflation.
Meat Awards product judging now underway
Organisers report a massive range of products delivered by companies from right across the industry for evaluation this week as part of this year’s Meat Management Industry Awards.
Mondelēz acquires US energy bar manufacturer
Owner of Cadbury’s, Mondelēz International, has announced an agreement to acquire Clif Bar and Company, a US energy bar manufacturer, for $2.9 billion.
Average UK grocery bill set to rise by £380 per year
According to the latest figures released by Kantar, the average annual grocery bill is on course to rise by £380, over £100 more than reported in April this year.
New government tsar puts onus on companies to cut living costs
David Buttress, the new cost of living tsar, has indicated that he will use his position and contacts to help tackle rising food prices as well as other essentials.