The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Who will be named Food Manufacturer of the Year 2022?
Next year on 25th May, the FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 will recognise the finest across the food processing and manufacturing sectors, plus a range of other categories at a black-tie ceremony and dinner held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
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Tesco faces strikes at distribution centres ahead of Christmas
The union Usdaw has launched industrial action ballots at nine Tesco distribution centres in disputes over pay, warning of potential shortages in the run up to and over the Christmas period.
Latest Kantar data reveals growth across the board amid price rises
The latest figures from Kantar, covering the 12 weeks ending 31st October, shows growth across various meat and meat-free markets, while prices rise for categories such as chilled fish and processed poultry.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2021 winners announced
Lindsay Murphy, regional training manager at Booker, was crowned the ‘Meat Businesswoman of the Year’ at this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards ceremony, held at the Hilton London Metropole yesterday evening, Thursday 18th November.
Lidl commits to £18m investment in wages
Lidl has announced a pay rise for entry-level staff and says it will become the UK’s highest paying supermarket, as labour shortages in the food supply chain continue.
PPF Group acquires Sirap UK
Food packaging producer PFF Group has acquired the Sedgefield-based Sirap UK, as part of the company’s plan for expansion.
Morrisons buys stake in new recycling centre in bid to meet 2025 target
Morrisons has announced that its new investment in a Scottish recycling plant will help the company meet its goal of recycling and reusing the equivalent amount of plastic it puts on to the market.
Final countdown to prestigious Women In Meat Industry Awards
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards 2021 are making the final preparations ahead of the awards ceremony on Thursday 18th November.
Voting for the FMT Food Industry Awards 2022 officially open
It’s time to nominate products and cast your votes for the prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards 2022, scheduled to take place in London on the evening of 25th May.