The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Tesco boss warns of further food price rises
John Allan, chairman of Tesco, has predicted that “the worst is yet to come” on food price inflation.
Lidl and Waitrose declared the ‘greenest supermarkets’
Lidl and Waitrose have topped a list of eco-friendly supermarkets published by Which?, with both scoring well across greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, plastic use and food waste.
KP Snacks warns of supply chain issues after cyberattack
KP Snacks said that its cybersecurity systems had been “compromised by ransomware” and the company could no longer safely process orders or dispatch goods.
SEE acquires Irish packaging firm Foxpak
SEE has acquired Foxpak Flexibles Ltd. (Foxpak), a privately-owned Irish packaging solutions company.
Irish Sea border checks continue after DUP orders halt
Border checks have continued at ports in Northern Ireland despite DUP Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots’ instruction to officials to cease on Wednesday night (2nd February), and the First Minister’s subsequent resignation on Thursday.
Nestle confirms Fawdon factory will close
Nestlé has announced plans to shut its factory in Fawdon, as the company moves production of its staples to mainland Europe.
M&S and Aldi reach deal on Colin the Caterpillar cake dispute
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Aldi have confirmed that a settlement has been made over the former’s legal action against Aldi’s rival bug-shaped cake.
Food price inflation reaches highest rate since 2013
Food price rises in January marked the highest rate of inflation since October 2013.
City Food Lecture announces 2022 panel line-up
Organisers of the City Food Lecture have revealed the line-up of its 21st annual event, scheduled for Thursday 17th February at the Guild Hall in London.
CO2 industry reaches new deal on UK supplies
The carbon dioxide (CO2) industry has struck a deal to ensure sectors such as food manufacturing and processing are supplied, avoiding potential shortages.