The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Cofresh snack foods secures second site
Leicester-based Cofresh Snack Foods has announced the acquisition of an additional food production and warehousing facility to cater for significant growth and expansion. An investment of approximately £20m over the next 18 months will enable Cofresh to split its...
Premier Foods to focus on reducing net debt
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods posted its preliminary results ending 30th March 2019, which revealed a £42.7m statutory loss and a net debt of £469.9 million. Results show a trading profit growth of 4.5% to £128.5m, and profit before tax up 12.1% to £88 million. It...
Food Standards Scotland recommends improved allergen labelling
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has recommended improved allergen information on pre-packed foods for direct sale. Examples include foods such as sandwiches and salads which are made and packaged on the same premises where they are sold. The move follows the...
Bord Bia appoints Donal Denvir as the new general manager in Great Britain
Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, has appointed Donal Denvir as the general manager in Great Britain with immediate effect and will hold several responsibilities. Denvir will be responsible for promoting Irish products in the UK, with a particular focus on raising the...
Walmart considering listing Asda on the stock market
Following the blocked merger with Sainsbury's, Walmart is considering listing Asda on the stock market at some point in the future. Asda is owned by Walmart and its chief executive, Judith McKenna, is said to have told personnel that such listing is being considered....
Boom in UK food exports in face of Brexit says Minister at FDF Convention
Speaking at the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) Convention at the National Gallery in London, Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade, Graham Stuart, said that in the first three months of the year, exports had reached £5.7 billion – a rise...
Dale Farm secures cheese supply contract with Greggs
UK dairy cooperative Dale Farm has secured a three-year contract to supply food retailer Greggs with cheese, for use in its shops across the UK. Dale Farm’s cheddar cheese, made in Northern Ireland, will be used in Greggs’ range of sandwiches, which are made up fresh...
Chilled fish comes out on top in Kantar meat, fish & poultry update
In the latest Kantar Meat, Fish & Poultry (MFP) update, chilled fish remains the star performer for the category. In the 12 weeks to 12/4/19, there have been four million more trips containing chilled fish, with 295,000 more shoppers entering the category. Nathan...
Tesco and BFFF announce support for food waste initiative
Both Tesco and the British Frozen Food Federation (BFFF) have spoken out about how they are actively helping to tackle the issue of food waste, after the Government opened up applications for a second round of more than £6 million funding under Defra’s scheme to cut...
‘Guardians of Grub’ launch to beat food waste
A new industry campaign has launched today to tackle nearly £3 billion worth of food that is wasted every year across the entire hospitality and food service sector, of which 75% could have been eaten. The Guardians of Grub campaign was developed by WRAP as part of...