The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Weetabix under pressure as factory workers vote to strike over new contracts
Around 80 engineers at Weetabix’s Kettering and Corby factories will take part in strikes this summer, in protest at the company’s ‘fire and rehire’ plans.
Government launches mentor scheme for new UK food exporters
The mentorship programme aims to help UK food producers and farmers enter new markets for the first time by matching them with experienced exporters.
Kerry opens new taste facility in Mexico
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art taste facility in Irapuato, Mexico, to boost its capacity in Latin America.
UK’s new trade deals to cut food tariffs
Export tariffs on some products will be reduced by the UK’s new trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, while import tariffs on some fish will also be cut.
M&S extends refillable grocery trial to 11 UK stores
The packaging-free refillable grocery concept Fill Your Own, introduced in three M&S stores in December 2019, is being added to eight more stores and the product range will be expanded.
Research suggests nearly half of shoppers influenced by food provenance
UK consumers’ eating habits have become increasingly guided by ethics and sustainability over the last year, a survey has found.
Deadline approaches for entries to Meat Management Industry Awards
Organisers of the Meat Management Meat Industry Awards 2021 are reminding everyone to enter their products and cast their votes before the entry deadline on 11th June.
BRC warns food price rises on the way
A report by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) suggested that consumers were likely to see food prices increase later this year as cost pressures and Brexit red tape hit suppliers.
Ferrero family to acquire Burton’s Biscuits
A Belgian company, controlled by Ferrero Rocher owner, Giovanni Ferrero, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Burton's Biscuit Company, makers of Jammie Dodgers. Employing around 2,000 people across six UK manufacturing locations,...
Kraft Heinz plans to invest £140m in Wigan site
Kraft Heinz is proposing to make its biggest investment in an existing manufacturing site outside the US in over two decades, potentially creating up to 50 new full-time jobs.