The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
First Milk agrees new whey partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients
British dairy co-operative, First Milk, has agreed a new partnership with Arla Foods Ingredients.
Grocery price inflation hits record 14.7%
Take-home grocery sales rose by 5.2% in the 12 weeks to 30th October 2022, the fastest rate of market growth since April 2021.
Middleton Foods achieves BRC AA+ status
A manufacturer of foodservice and bakery pre-mixes achieved the highest possible certification in a recent BRC unannounced audit.
Study identifies countries providing ‘balanced’ dietary guidelines
A new global study has ranked countries in terms of how balanced their dietary guidelines are. Its findings will be presented at COP27.
Convenience stores sector hits £47bn in revenue
Research has revealed that the UK convenience store market has increased by almost 4.1% in size in 2022, generating revenues of £47bn.
Princes invests £2m in marketing transformation
Princes has invested £2 million in a major marketing overhaul for its Italian cooking brand Napolina.
Supermarkets agree to accelerate climate action with suppliers
Five major UK food retailers have agreed to join forces to accelerate climate action through their supply chains.
Sofina Foods appoints new head of group packaging development
Sofina Europe, owners of Young’s Seafood and the Karro Food Group, has appointed a new head of group packaging development.
Millbrook Dairy expands into trade butter market
Devon-based dairy business, Millbrook Dairy Company, has expanded its business into the trade butter market.
Kantar finds meal delivery soars as restaurants struggle
According to a latest Kantar study dining out has bounced back to close to pre-pandemic levels, while food delivery, the pandemic growth phenomenon, has remained ‘sticky’ post-pandemic.