The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
38% of shoppers stay loyal to grocery brands post-pandemic, says latest research
According to antuit.ai, only a third of UK consumers stayed loyal to brands during the pandemic, with consumers looking to save money being a key reason for the change in buying habits.
Excitement builds for Women In Meat Industry Awards 2021
With 45 finalists and category voting now completed, the clock is ticking down until the winners are announced at the prestigious black-tie awards ceremony on 18th November.
Private equity interest in food and beverage market grows
New research from business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that private equity (PE) activity in the food and beverage deal market has increased in the third quarter of the year.
COP26 leaders promise “transformative” action in sustainable food production
World leaders involved in the COP26 pledge recognise that to meet “sustainable development goals […] will require transformative further action in the interconnected areas of sustainable production and consumption.”
EU calls on UK not to follow “path of confrontation” over NI Protocol
The remarks by Maros Sefcovic, vice-president of the European Commission, came as the row between the UK and France over post-Brexit fishing rights continued.
City Food Lecture 2022 date is announced
The City Food Lecture celebrates its 21st anniversary as it returns to an in-person event on Thursday 17th February 2022.
£185m boost to Welsh food and drink from government project
According to the Welsh government, the EU-funded Project Helix has added £185.6 million to the Welsh food and drink sector, helping it develop hundreds of new products and create new jobs.
Autumn Budget draws mixed reactions from food industry
Trade bodies from across the food supply chain have welcomed elements of the new Budget but expressed disappointment over others.
Survey of food manufacturing industry finds dip in sales to Northern Ireland
A study conducted by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) found its members had reported a reduced number of sales to Northern Ireland across the board.
Food assurance scheme Red Tractor appoints new vice chair
Alistair Mackintosh, who has held the position of Red Tractor sector chair for beef and lamb, has been appointed the organisation’s new vice chair.