The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Morrisons acquires McColl’s convenience store chain
Morrisons has completed a deal for McColl’s Retail Group, the convenience store and newsagents chain, with more than 1,100 stores included as part of the takeover.
Share of food exports to non-EU markets increasing worldwide
According to the FDF, food and drink exports across the UK are recovering from the challenges of the pandemic with manufacturers taking advantage of new trading relationships across the world.
Bank of England announces interest rates increase as grocery inflation soars
The Bank of England has warned that the UK economy will shrink this year as it raises interest rates in a bid to tackle rising prices, including record grocery inflation.
Last call for tickets to attend FMT Food Industry Awards 2022
The final countdown to this year’s Food Management Today Industry Awards ceremony has started, and organisers are urging anyone who has still not booked their ticket to do so now – very limited spaces remain.
Lidl remains cheapest UK supermarket according to latest data
The most recent Which? price comparison analysis asserts that Lidl is the cheapest supermarket for the fifth month in a row.
Tesco launches new logistics initiative in bid to become net zero
A joint initiative between Tesco and Marshall Fleet Solutions has been announced to put 100% solar-powered refrigerated units on the road.
Further price rises set for food, warns Asda chairman
Asda chairman Lord Rose warned that food prices will keep rising, and stay higher “for quite some time” due to the high production and ingredients costs.
FSA provides guidance for fully refined oils used as ingredient substitutions
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers that some food products may now contain other refined or fully refined food grade vegetable oils, despite being labelled as containing sunflower oil.
UK food industry reacts to further delays to import checks
Organisations from across the UK food industry have spoken out about the government’s plans to further delay the introduction of import controls on EU goods.
Innovation trial seeks UK retailers to tackle food waste
A project, which aims to improve efficiency in supply chains and reduce food waste, is seeking leading UK retailers to participate in tests and trials to help improve food traceability.