The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Dairy and meat showcased in Singapore
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has been flying the flag for red meat and dairy products from Britain at a leading gourmet food event in Singapore. High quality pork, beef, lamb and cheese took centre stage in the British Pavilion at the...
How can food stockpiling be managed amid a no-deal Brexit?
Following news that Domino’s Pizza Group has spent £7million stockpiling ingredients in preparation of a no-deal Brexit, companies across the supply chain are facing the challenge of finding additional storage and cooling solutions to cope with demand. According to...
Publicity around the impact on food supplies in event of no deal ramps up
Pressure on the government around the impact on food supplies a ‘no deal’ Brexit may have is increasing, with the BBC reporting that the boss of one leading retailer anticipates having to work with competitors, meaning a suspension of competition laws. In its report...
Marks & Spencer establishes joint venture with Ocado
Marks and Spencer Group Plc (M&S) has announced the completion of its acquisition of half of Ocado Retail Ltd, the dedicated online grocery retailer. This marks the start of M&S’s 50/50 Joint Venture (JV) with Ocado Group Plc, comprising Ocado’s UK grocery...
Start of busy promotional campaign for Welsh Beef and Lamb
An “extremely busy” week at the Royal Welsh Show was given the perfect kick-off to plans to promote Welsh Beef and Welsh Lamb in the second half of the summer, according to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC). HCC distributed over 10,000 recipe cards at the...
Meat, fish and poultry sales in decline for first time since June 2016
The latest Meat, Fish and Poultry (MFP) update, covering the 12 weeks to 14th July 2019, finds the category facing challenging times. Overall retail sales are in decline for the first time since June 2016 as last year’s excellent summer leaves the market paling in...
Manchester restaurant scene targeted by Welsh beef and lamb
Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is working with Welsh foodservice suppliers to target the fastest-growing bar and restaurant scene in Britain, as part of its drive to increase sales of PGI Welsh Beef and PGI Welsh Lamb in the home market. According to...
Border Biscuits annouces partnership with Ocado
Biscuit manufacturer, Border Biscuits has secured a deal with Ocado to supply the online retailer with its full retail range for the first time with a further three gift lines to be listed from September this year. The new partnership will see all 14 retail products...
England being left behind in war against waste, comments ReFood
According to new reports by Zero Waste Scotland, England is being overshadowed in its lacklustre approach to food waste recycling. Philip Simpson, commercial director at ReFood, believes that learning from this best practice is essential to replicate the excellent...
Sodexo teams up with local charity at Hampden Park
Sodexo, the catering and events partner at Scotland’s National Stadium, is supporting local charity, Kilbryde Hospice as part of its Kilbryde Corporate Challenge. Kilbryde Hospice, based within the grounds of Hairmyres Hospital in South Lanarkshire, provides...