The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food inflation reaches nearly 7% as general inflation level hits 9%
The latest CPI inflation figures have found that headline inflation has reached 9%, with food inflation now sitting at around 6.7%.
Much anticipated FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony returns next week
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony, returns as an in-person event next Wednesday evening 25th May, taking place at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, with final preparations well underway.
Tesco increases funding to support pig farmers and suppliers
Tesco has confirmed that it will introduce an accelerated and enhanced payment plan that will see its suppliers increase payments to farmers by £6.6 million. The new funding will be available until August.
BFFF appoints new chief executive
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has announced Rupert Ashby will succeed Richard Harrow as chief executive in July 2022.
Government announces delays on HFSS multibuy deals
Restrictions on multibuy deals and advertising foods high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) are to be delayed for a year, the UK government has announced.
FSS and FSA update consumer guidance on ingredient substitutions for sunflower oil
As the UK’s supply of sunflower oil continues to be severely impacted by the conflict in Ukraine, further advice is being issued by food standards bodies to consumers and retailers about oil substitutions and product labelling.
Economy shrinks by 0.1% as rising food prices impact spending
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has found that the UK economy contracted by 0.1% in March after no growth in February and rising grocery prices.
Deal activity in food sector remains steady despite challenges
Grant Thornton UK LLP has found that deal activity in the UK food sector remained steady in the first quarter of the year despite rising inflation and ongoing supply chain disruption.
Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on retailer shelves
Research by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has found a substantial number of businesses are still selling recalled Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak.
Anticipation building for upcoming Food Industry Awards
Matt Tebbutt, the presenter of the popular Saturday Kitchen on BBC1, will host the annual FMT Food Industry Awards ceremony and black-tie dinner later this month, taking place at the five-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, on Wednesday 25th May.