The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Cold chain chief wants reassurance on energy crisis action post March 2023
The CCF has written to the Chancellor and newly appointed Cabinet Ministers calling for urgent reassurances that the food and other cold chains will be treated as critical industries through this winter and beyond.
NFU Summit discusses boosting UK dairy exports
The NFU has brought together key dairy industry producers, processors and exporters to discuss how the sector can build on ambitious plans to double the value of British dairy exports over the next 10 years.
Sainsbury’s interim results reveal 0.2% rise in grocery sales but operating profit down
For the 28 weeks ended 17th September 2022, Sainsbury’s saw its grocery sales rise by 0.2%, with strong growth recorded in the second quarter of 3.8%. Its retail operating profit, however, was down 9%.
Ex Samworth chief joins Kepak as non-executive director
Flor Healy is to join the board of Irish Food business, Kepak Group as a non-executive director.
Grain leaving Ukraine despite Russia suspending support of export deal
More shipments of grain have continued to leave ports in Ukraine this week, despite Russia’s suspension of its support for the Black Sea grain export deal.
Judith Batchelar OBE joins the board of MicroSalt
Former Sainsbury’s director, Judith Batchelar OBE, has been appointed to the board of directors of low-sodium Foodtech company MicroSalt.
Finnebrogue names ex-Asda chief executive Roger Burnley CBE as new chairman
Finnebrogue Artisan has named Roger Burnley CBE, the former Asda chief executive, as its new non-executive chairman.
Kerry Group Q3 interim statement indicates continued growth
The food, drink, taste and nutrition ingredient business, Kerry Group, has released its Q3 interim management statement 2022 detailing organic growth over the past 12 months.
South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone to champion innovation
Investment in innovation and new business within the agri-food sector is “crucial” for food security, according to key stakeholders in Lincolnshire’s newest Food Enterprise Zone.
Free range egg farmers losing £300,000 per flock as industry concern deepens
New independent data has revealed that a typical free range egg farm in the UK is on course to lose more than £300,000 per flock as industry leaders call for unity from across the sector.