The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Morrisons’ shareholders approve £7 billion takeover
The multi-billion-pound offer made by Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) has been passed by the supermarket’s shareholders following months of negotiations.
Tesco opens new checkout-free store
The supermarket chain has unveiled its first store in central London where customers can shop and pay without scanning a product or using a checkout.
Asda aims to recruit 15,000 temporary Christmas workers
The recruitment drive is designed to fulfil a variety of roles, including 500 posts in Asda’s depots and 1,500 home delivery driver positions.
Co-op to create over 300 LGV apprenticeship roles
The supermarket chain has announced plans to create 135 large goods vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeships on a 12 to 15-month programme in 2022.
Temporary extension of HGV cabotage rights “beneficial to food supply chains”, says government
The government said that an extension to the number of deliveries overseas lorry drivers can make in the UK is likely to be beneficial to food supply chains.
“We need transparent, honest pricing”, says 2 Sisters boss
Founder of 2 Sisters Food Group, Ranjit Singh Boparan, said British shoppers today are facing a ‘Great Food Reset’ with less choice and higher prices.
Food industry reacts to EU NI Protocol plans
Meat sector trade bodies have welcomed new proposals for the post-Brexit agreement on trade with Northern Ireland, but warn of potential practical complications that may occur if implemented.
Alleged cases of BSE sees British beef banned by China
A ban on British beef imports of cattle under 30 months of age came into effect on 29th September, according to a statement made by the Chinese Administration of Customs.
Seafood body launches climate-awareness campaign ahead of UN conference
Seafish, a public body that supports the seafood industry in the UK, has unveiled a new campaign, encouraging businesses to find out how climate change will affect them before the UN Climate Change Conference next month.
Chinese soy sauce manufacturer raises prices due to inflation
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Co., the largest soy sauce maker in China by sales, is increasing retail prices of its products due to rising production costs.