The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Greencore to acquire Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Food manufacturer Bakkavor is to be purchased by manufacturer Greencore for £1.2 billion to create a company with a combined revenue of £4 billion.
UK unlocks live seafood exports to Vietnam
According to Defra, Vietnam has granted market access for British live seafood products.
Grocery inflation increases 3.5% on the year
Market research firm Kantar has released its supermarket share and inflation update, reporting price rises in chocolate, butter and spreads.
FSA receives £1.4m funding for new innovation hub
FSA has been awarded £1.4 million to support a new innovation hub as part of the RIO’s mission to promote a pro-innovation regulatory system.
Comprehensive solutions for every food manufacturing challenge
SPONSORED CONTENT: Reiser UK believes the key to developing and enhancing effective processing and packaging solutions lies in listening to the needs of manufacturers.
UK farming unions label potential US trade deal as “worrying”
The four UK farming unions have called on Government to stand up for UK agriculture in any trade negotiations with the US.
FDF launches report to tackle fall in food business confidence
Confidence among the UK’s 12,500 food and drink manufacturers is in “sharp decline”, as businesses are faced with a range of rising costs in 2025.
AHDB appoints Jonathan Eckley as director of international trade development
Jonathan Eckley has been appointed director of international trade development at the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Senedd votes to restrict HFSS promotions in supermarkets
New rules about how and where foods high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) can be promoted and displayed in larger shops and online have been passed by the Welsh Government.
Business in the UK is “increasingly expensive”, says FDF
ONS has released the latest inflation figures, as FDF said pressure on businesses “shows no sign of easing”.