The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Higher food prices to slow global economic growth
The war in Ukraine will “severely set back” the global economic recovery with the UK hit harder than most, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said.
India poised to supply food to the world
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has told US President Joe Biden that India is ready to ship food to the rest of the world following supply shocks and rising prices due to the war in Ukraine.
Farmers warn of egg shortages as producers hit with hikes in production costs
British free range and organic egg farmers are considering halting production as major supermarkets refuse to help them cover spiralling feed and energy costs.
Calls for mandatory display of food hygiene ratings to inform consumers
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) renewed its call for a mandatory food hygiene rating scheme in England, which would enable consumers to make informed choices about where they eat and purchase food.
UK trade body unveils new director general search
UK food trade body the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) announced that it is seeking a new director general, pending the departure of its two current co-directors.
Women In Meat industry Awards gears up for November ceremony
The Women in Meat Industry Awards 2022 ceremony, hosted by TV celebrity chef and author Rachel Allen, is now confirmed to take place on Friday 11th November at the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington.
Tesco promises to reduce costs as profits soar
Chief executive of Tesco Ken Murphy said the company is “laser-focused” on keeping costs down for customers, as the company’s preliminary results for 2021/22 show profits have tripled.
Food and drink sector wages rise but households still worse off
Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) find that despite a 4% rise in wages across the UK in February 2022, rising inflation means that UK workers are 1% poorer.
UK food industry faces challenges affecting growth
A new report released this week by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), confirms that the UK food industry faces several ongoing challenges hindering economic growth, including rising production costs and the impact of the Ukraine conflict.
World food commodity prices soar due to impact of Ukraine conflict
According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), world food commodity prices made a significant leap in March 2022 to reach their highest levels ever, driven in part by the war in Ukraine.