The FMT Blog

While retail sales saw an increase in July year-on-year, the figure was still below the latest twelfth month average growth, according to the latest information released by the British Retail Consortium.

Birds Eye manufacturer Nomad Foods saw its organic revenue decline by 3.2%, which was comprised of a 5.7% decline in volume/mix, according to the company’s quarterly financial results.

Global chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut is increasing the pay of around 200 workers at its factory in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

The price of olive oil is expected to rise as heatwaves and a lack of rain in Italy, Spain and Portugal are impacting harvests and production.

Beyond Meat has reported that net revenues were down 1.6% year-on-year as the company prepares to cut 4% of its global workforce, according to its latest trading statement.

The UK logistics and haulage sectors, supply chains and international maritime trade are all expected to be affected by strike action at Felixstowe, the UK’s largest container port.

National Food and Drink Training, the training arm of Scottish Bakers, has been accredited to the matrix Standard, which the organisation say further demonstrates the high quality delivery of its apprenticeship programmes and skills courses.

Voting for the shortlist is now live at the official website after a record level of nominations were received for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards.

Deputy president of the National Farmers’ Union Tom Bradshaw has welcomed the news of Defra’s latest review into labour shortages within the supply chain, but warned that the pressing concerns of UK producers must not be overlooked.  

Discount retailer Aldi has been named UK’s Cheapest Supermarket by Which?, beating rival discounter Lidl, who held the title for six months, by £1.38.