The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Cross-industry meeting on beef prices
Representatives from across the beef supply chain met on Monday at the Royal Welsh Show, to address the falling market prices for beef which are causing great concern at present for farmers. The meeting brought together the presidents of both main farming unions, as...
Food industry response to Boris becoming new Prime Minister
Following the choice of the Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP as the new UK Prime Minister the industry has begun to respond. Ian Wright CBE, FDF chief executive said: "The UK's largest manufacturing sector, food and drink, is central to our critical national infrastructure....
Welsh bakery teams up with rugby legend Sam Warburton
Welsh family run bakery, Brace's has partnered with former Wales and Lions rugby captain, Sam Warburton, to release a range of protein-packed products including breads and Welsh cakes. Two 800g loaves – ‘High Protein White’ and ‘High Protein Prograin’ – will be...
Supermarket sales suffer by comparison with last year’s summer highs
The latest grocery market share figures, published today by Kantar, show year-on-year supermarket sales fell by 0.5% in the 12 weeks to 14th July 2019. This marks the first overall decline in the supermarket sector since June 2016. However, on the back of record...
Welsh salami producer takes a slice of global market
Shoppers in supermarkets across Canada and Shanghai will soon be able to taste the success of Welsh food exports, as salami made in Pontardawe’s Cwmfarm Charcuterie is expected to fill their shelves. Husband-and-wife team Ruth and Andrew Davies, who began rearing pigs...
FDF reacts to Common’s committee report on consequences of ‘no deal’ for Brexit
FDF, the industry trade body, has been made aware that the House of Commons Select Exiting the European Union Committee is publishing a report into the consequences of “no deal” for UK business. FDF’s chief operating officer, Tim Rycroft gave evidence to the committee...
UK consumers want retailers to provide more information to encourage healthier eating, according to new study
Brits could be at risk of serious illnesses as new research has revealed that 78% of consumers do not understand the daily recommended levels of salt, fat and sugar consumption. The nationwide health survey by Spoon Guru, a leader in AI technology, revealed that just...
Addo Food Group gets set to close its Spalding bakery site
Following a comprehensive business review, Addo Food Group has entered a consultation process over a proposal to close its Spalding bakery site in Lincolnshire during 2020 and transfer products to its Poole and Palethorpes bakeries. The proposed closure, which would...
HCC will be cooking up a storm at The Royal Welsh Show
2019 was to mark consumer executive for Hybu Cig Cymru - Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and popular cook Elwen Roberts', 36th working visit to the Royal Welsh Show, but a broken wrist means that HCC will have to manage without her trademark cooking demonstrations this...
Project Hexagon helps Welsh bakeries respond to health challenges
A Welsh Government funded project has helped bakery companies to incorporate innovative ingredients into their products to make them healthier. This is in response to directives such as the Welsh Government’s 'Well-being for Future Generations' Act. Project Hexagon...