The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Convenience food back on menu as lockdown eases
The latest figures from Kantar show that take-home grocery figures fell by 0.4% during the 12 weeks to 16th May 2021, although sales remain stronger than they were before the pandemic.
Scottish Bakers report customers are returning to the high street
Customers are heading back to high street shops and driving a growing demand for on-the-go food, according to a member survey by Scottish Bakers.
FMT Awards host Alexis Conran praises food industry for feeding UK’s recovery
Ahead of the Food Management Today Food Industry Awards ceremony on 1st July, broadcaster and former Celebrity MasterChef champion Alexis Conran called for credit where it’s due.
Caribbean pop-up kitchen Juici Jerk switches to retail-led business model
After pivoting to nationwide delivery of its Caribbean DIY meal kits during the Covid-19 pandemic, Juici Jerk will now focus on a retail approach with a range of homemade sauces, cooking kits and hampers.
Clayton Park Bakery donates 62,000 products to food banks
Accrington wholesale firm Clayton Park Bakery is continuing to support food banks in the region, having donated 62,000 products so far this year.
New Harper Adams University vice-chancellor announced
The board of governors of Harper Adams University has announced that Professor Ken Sloan will succeed Dr David Llewellyn as vice-chancellor on 1st November this year.
Urgent answers needed from government on UK-Australia trade deal says NFU
The NFU has outlined five key questions the UK government needs to urgently answer regarding its future trade policy and the ongoing negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia.
Verner Wheelock achieves LPI accreditation
Food industry training specialist, Verner Wheelock, has recently achieved Accredited Learning Provider status from the Learning & Performance Institute (LPI).
Tackling Scottish diet at heart of new FSS five-year strategy
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has published its latest five-year plan, with an emphasis on improving diets and associated negative health consequences.
Premium dessert brand Gü is acquired by Exponent
Premium dessert brand Gü has been acquired from Noble Foods by Exponent Private Equity LLP, for an undisclosed sum.