The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
M&S and Aldi reach deal on Colin the Caterpillar cake dispute
Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Aldi have confirmed that a settlement has been made over the former’s legal action against Aldi’s rival bug-shaped cake.
Food price inflation reaches highest rate since 2013
Food price rises in January marked the highest rate of inflation since October 2013.
City Food Lecture announces 2022 panel line-up
Organisers of the City Food Lecture have revealed the line-up of its 21st annual event, scheduled for Thursday 17th February at the Guild Hall in London.
CO2 industry reaches new deal on UK supplies
The carbon dioxide (CO2) industry has struck a deal to ensure sectors such as food manufacturing and processing are supplied, avoiding potential shortages.
Inflation could add £180 to average grocery bill, says Kantar
According to the latest Kantar figures, like-for-like grocery price inflation, currently around 3.8%, could add an extra £180 to the average household’s annual grocery bill.
Asda faces possible strike action as workers ballot over new deal
GMB Trade Union has begun balloting Asda distribution workers over a new pay offer.
Deadline extended for food industry leadership programme
People working for charities and not-for-profit organisations in the food supply chain have an extra four weeks to apply to the Emerging Leaders training and mentoring programme.
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UK food and beverage deals reach highest value for over a decade
The annual deal value for the UK food and beverage (F&B) sector in 2021 was an estimated £6.6 billion, the largest figure recorded since 2010.
Product nominations deadline for Food Awards is today!
Organisers of this year’s prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards have issued a final call for remaining product nominations to be made, as the online opportunity to participate closes later this evening.