The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Lidl’s Kickstart scheme showcases small food manufacturers
Food and drink producers from across Ireland have been selected to display their products in 210 stores as part of the retailer’s supplier development scheme.
BFFF hosts ‘Meet the Buyer’ event for food manufacturers
The British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) has hosted a virtual event for suppliers, designed to help Marks & Spencer develop its frozen food range.
European meat substitute company launches frozen range in UK
Verdino Foods, a brand delivering 100% plant-based products based on pea protein, is launching in the UK in August.
Harper Adams launches senior management qualification for food industry
The Senior Leader Apprenticeship in Food Business Management course aims to develop future senior managers for food industry businesses.
Aldi recalls pastry slices due to undeclared barley and mustard
The supermarket chain has recalled their Crestwood 2 Puff Pastry Cheese and Onion Slices because they contain barley (gluten) and mustard, which are not mentioned on the label.
Food tech start-up introduces “world first” carbon labels for food industry
Foodsteps has launched a series of carbon labels that allows businesses to calculate, reduce, and label the environmental impact of their food.
Morrisons accepts raised bid from Fortress ahead of rival buyer’s deadline
The supermarket chain’s board has agreed to back a new takeover deal that values Morrisons’ equity at £6.7 billion, an increase on Fortress’s original £6.3 billion offer.
Latest UN figures report a decline in global food prices
According to a benchmark United Nations (UN) report, global food commodity prices fell in July for the second consecutive month.
Pay rise for Waitrose LGV drivers
The John Lewis Partnership, who own and operate Waitrose, has announced plans to increase annual salaries for LGV drivers by up to £5,000 a year.
Welsh Affairs Committee’s report on Australia FTA welcomed by CIEH
“We share many of the concerns raised”, the CIEH has stated in response to a new report from the House of Commons’ Welsh Affairs Committee on the UK’s Free Trade Agreement with Australia.