The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
FDEA releases insights for UK food exporters on global trends and export operations
The FDEA has produced two new Insight Reports for UK food and drink exporters on global trends and markets and export operations.
FSA consumer survey reveals most recent changes to eating habits
An FSA survey shows that most people surveyed had made changes to their eating habits in the last year, many being for financial reasons.
UK food and drink exports hit record highs in 2022
The UK’s largest manufacturing sector has posted record figures for exports in 2022, according to the latest FDF full-year trade snapshot.
Supermarket competition to retain shoppers heats up
Ocado has announced a new price-matching scheme on more than 10,000 Tesco items as supermarkets move to retain price savvy customers.
NFU launches ambitious growth strategy for UK horticulture
Against the backdrop of empty supermarket shelves, the NFU has launched a strategy to boost UK horticulture.
Extra £2.5m to fight antimicrobial resistance in animals in Wales
£2.5 million is being provided to continue the work of controlling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals in Wales.
Quarter of British shoppers struggling as inflation reaches 17%
Grocery price inflation rose again to reach 17.1% in the four weeks to 19th February 2023, the highest level ever recorded by Kantar.
New milk processing facility for Pembrokeshire
The Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council have sold land for the development of a new milk-processing facility.
Trade reaction to agreement on NI protocol
A ‘new Windsor framework’ has been agreed with the European Union to overcome the trade barriers in Northern Ireland (NI) following Brexit.
Princes Group reports global food waste progress
Princes food group, has published food waste data for its global operations, reporting a 27% reduction against its 2018/2019 baseline.