The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Greencore well-positioned for return to top-line growth, says GlobalData
Irish food-to-go business Greencore appears well-positioned to return to top-line growth in the new financial year having completed a strategy adjustment following last year's exit from the US market and with an acquisition under its belt, writes GlobalData. A deal...
All Gist’s temperature controlled logistics network awarded BRC Global Standard accreditation
Supply chain specialist Gist has announced that all of its sites within its temperature controlled logistics network have been awarded the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Certification. Gist’s newest site in EuroCentral in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, is the...
Global thought leader to address ‘food confusion’ in City Food Lecture 2020
Global food industry thought leader, Professor Louise Fresco, will argue for an expansion of industrial food production to feed the world’s growing population, when she delivers The City Food Lecture 2020. In her lecture, titled: ‘Fish nor flesh or both? Foods for the...
71% of shoppers aim to reduce their environmental impact at Christmas
Sustainability, ethics and saving money are prominent themes for food and grocery shopping this Christmas, according to the latest research from research organisation IGD. IGD stated that following the growing interest in sustainability and plant-based diets over the...
New report says UK consumers demand ethical and sustainable food
A new report reveals that 75% of UK shoppers want supermarkets to only stock food from sustainable and ethical sources. 72% of UK shoppers also expect their supermarket, shop or restaurant to know the precise ingredients of all food products sold despite complex...
Planning director promotion announced at Branston
National potato supplier Branston has strengthened its senior management team, having promoted its head of finance and planning into the new role of planning director. Jo Hill, who has over 14 years’ experience in finance for food producers, will also sit as a...
Arla Foods Ingredients helps give consumers a taste for skyr
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a special protein ingredient for skyr, allowing manufacturers to deliver products that meet consumer preferences on taste, mouthfeel and appearance. Skyr is becoming increasingly popular with consumers – according to Nielsen, it...
Food industry M&A deals in Q3 2019 total $5.64bn globally
Total food industry M&A (mergers & acquisitions) deals in Q3 2019, including that of Pilgrim's Pride and Tulip were worth $5.64bn globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database. The value marked an increase of 95.1% over the previous quarter and a drop of...
Avara Foods invests heavily in Hereford site
Avara Foods has committed to Hereford for the long term, with significant investment in its site, manufacturing capabilities and colleagues. As part of a company-wide investment programme, its local operations are seeing improvements in factory technology, facilities...
Edinburgh culinary institution marks St Andrew’s Day with Scotch Lamb
The Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment visited Edinburgh institution Contini Cannonball Restaurant and Bar to sample a new dish to mark St Andrew’s Day. Mairi Gougeon MSP met with owner Carina Contini to learn more about how the restaurant has...