The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Greencore records £35 million profits but comes under fire from food union
Sandwich firm Greencore has announced it has made a £35 million in its half year results but has come under fire from the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers' Union (BFAWU) for placing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic. Despite the company saying revenue...
Supermarkets see record take-home grocery sales during pandemic
British take-home grocery sales rose by 14.3% during the 12 weeks to the 17th May, the fastest rate since comparable records began in 1994, according to the latest figures released by Kantar. Fraser McKevitt, head of retail and consumer insight at Kantar, said: “The...
Chefs get busy with Scottish seafood
Seafood Scotland has launched its first ‘Masterclass Series’, sharing seafood skills with professional chefs in Scotland. Over 150 chefs from restaurants, hotels, colleges, and food service businesses have signed up for the series, hosted by chef Roy Brett with...
Meat eating and dairy consumption up during lockdown
Meat eating has doubled since February while dairy consumption has also seen an increase according to research from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) and YouGov. The research found that the amount of meat eaten since February increased from 7%...
Delamere Dairy celebrates 35 years of sustainability with new cartons
Delamere Dairy is marking its 35th anniversary with new cartons in order to promote one of its partner businesses, Cabrito Goat Meat and its legacy of sustainability. Delamere has recently acquired financial stakes in both Cabrito Goat Meat, an ethical goat meat...
CCF urges government to support food supply chain
Cold Chain Federation president, Tim Moran, has called for Government to commit to supporting food supply chain businesses through their ‘most dangerous time’, when their foodservice customers reopen slowly and partially over the coming months. The Cold Chain...
Voting and product nominations open for FMT Food Industry Awards 2021
The prestigious FMT Food Industry Awards 2021 programme is now officially open for voting and nomination of product entries. More than ever Food Management Today wants to continue to recognise the hard work and excellence of food processors, manufacturers, retailers,...
Covid-19 crisis highlights need for food security, says HCC CEO
In giving evidence by video link to a committee of the Welsh Parliament this week, Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales chief executive Gwyn Howells has emphasised that the current Covid-19 crisis, and the disruption it has caused in food chains, has highlighted the...
UK’s biggest food charity doubles the amount of food delivered to those in need during virus crisis
Food charity FareShare says it has doubled the amount of food it has delivered to frontline charities supporting vulnerable people since the crisis began, praising the ‘extraordinary’ efforts of its supporters and volunteers. This year, the FareShare network, made...
M&S Food business outperforms market
Announcing its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 28 March 2020, Marks and Spencer said the UK M&S Food business outperformed the market and saw strengthening sales performance as changes to range, value, and customer communication took effect. However, CEO...