The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Inflation could add £180 to average grocery bill, says Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, like-for-like grocery price inflation, currently around 3.8%, could add an extra £180 to the average household’s annual grocery bill.
Asda faces possible strike action as workers ballot over new deal
GMB Trade Union has begun balloting Asda distribution workers over a new pay offer.
Deadline extended for food industry leadership programme
People working for charities and not-for-profit organisations in the food supply chain have an extra four weeks to apply to the Emerging Leaders training and mentoring programme.
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UK food and beverage deals reach highest value for over a decade
The annual deal value for the UK food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2021 was an estimated £6.6 billion, the largest figure recorded since 2010.
Product nominations deadline for Food Awards is today!
Organisers of this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards have issued a final call for remaining product nominations to be made, as the online opportunity to participate closes later this evening.
FSS extends funding for schools’ food safety skills
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced it will continue its £50,000 annual backing for national secondary school food safety qualifications.
FDF warns of further shortages ahead of CO2 deal expiry
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has raised concern over potential carbon dioxide (CO2) shortages as the deal reached in October 2021 is about to expire.
NAPA renews call for action on quota sharing ahead of February talks
The North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy Group (NAPA) has warned that five of its members will no longer source from north-east Atlantic fisheries if action on quota sharing is not taken during consultations in February.
Unilever to cut 1,500 jobs globally
As part of a new organisational restructure, Marmite maker Unilever has announced a reduction in senior and junior management roles that will see 1,500 jobs cut worldwide.