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Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Meat Management Industry Awards 2021 winners announced
The winners of the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021 have been revealed at a black-tie ceremony held at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 9th September.
Morrisons warns HGV crisis will raise prices
The supermarket chain said that they were expecting “some industry-wide retail price inflation” during the second half of the year, driven by factors including the current shortage of HGV drivers.
Morrisons in talks to begin takeover auction process
The supermarket chain has announced it is engaging with both suitors and the takeover regulator to resolve “this competitive situation.”
“New vision” aims to increase innovative food growing in Wales
A new prospectus that aims to increase high tech food production in Wales has been launched by the Welsh government.
Hilton Food Group acquires Dalco Food B.V
International multi-protein food business Hilton Food Group has agreed to acquire the remaining 50% shareholding of vegan and vegetarian food manufacturer Dalco Food B.V.
Final countdown to prestigious meat industry awards ceremony
Organisers of the Meat Management Industry Awards 2021 are making the final preparations ahead of the awards ceremony on Thursday 9th September.
BRC warns food manufacturing at risk of moving overseas
Director of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), Andrew Opie warns that if the current labour shortages are not taken seriously “retailers will end up offshoring production.”
British pork granted access to Mexican market
As the Mexican market opens for British pork for the first time, Defra has estimated a potential £50 million boost over the first five years of trade.
Latest FDF report shows £2bn loss in food and drink sales
Figures from the FDF show that while food and drink exports are recovering in non-EU markets, overall sales of UK products are below pre-Covid levels.
Women In Meat Industry Awards voting is now live
Details of the finalists are now live at the official website for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards. This follows a wide range of nominations from right across the UK meat industry.