The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Leading seafood distributor eyes further European expansion after acquiring £1m facility
A European frozen seafood importer in Wiltshire, is set to continue to expand its business offering across Europe after receiving a £1 million facility.
Lidl GB to invest £4 billion into British food industry this year
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest £4 billion in British food businesses in FY23, as the supermarket cements its support for suppliers across the country.
Bestway stake in Sainsbury’s makes it 6th largest investor in the UK’s 2nd biggest supermarket
The chairman of wholesaler The Bestway Group, Sir Anwar Pervez, is reported to have paid £193 million for a 3.45% stake in Sainsbury’s supermarket.
Eurofins acquires Express Micro Science in Scotland
Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK is starting the year having completed a significant acquisition of a micro testing business in Scotland.
Funding for Scottish food producers to encourage healthier reformulations
Scotland’s food producers are being supported in their efforts to provide ‘healthier’ food choices by Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Scotland.
Seafood Scotland’s CEO joins four-nations council to boost food exports
The chief executive of trade body Seafood Scotland, Donna Fordyce, has joined a four-nations Council to boost food and drink exports.
BFFF meets with Government officials to discuss pressing industry issues
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) met with Government officials at Defra to discuss issues affecting members, including rising production costs.
Tate & Lyle reports double-digit growth despite cost challenges
Tate & Lyle’s food and beverage solutions deliver another strong quarter of double-digit revenue growth, despite higher input costs.
Brasmar Group acquires British seafood processor Holmes
The acquisition of Holmes Seafood represents the fourth by the Portuguese Brasmar Group in the last four years.
Food Industry Awards competition nears final deadline for product nominations
Companies can still enter the annual FMT Food Industry Awards 2023, with the final deadline of Friday 3rd February fast approaching.