The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s grocery sales up 1.2%
Sainsbury’s food sales benefited from the hot summer, with grocery sales up 1.2% in the interim results for the 28 weeks to 22nd September 2018. Like-for-like sales (excluding fuel) are up 0.6% and groceries online grew nearly 7%. Commenting on the Interim Results...
Aldi to donate all unsold fresh food to charity
Aldi has launched its festive food donations scheme, and aims to redistribute all excess fresh food to local charities from its 775 UK stores on Christmas Eve. As part of the scheme, charities and good causes will be paired with local stores, and are able to collect...
Iceland reacts to its Christmas TV advert being banned
Frozen food retailer Iceland is broadcasting its 2018 Christmas advert online after being unable to secure advertising regulatory approval for ‘political’ reasons. This year, Iceland’s Christmas advert will not appear on TV alongside those of other retailers. The...
Ape Snacks sold to private investor
UK-based coconut snacks brand Ape Snacks has been sold to a private investor and food brand owner, the name of which has not been revealed. Ape Snacks was launched by Zack Nathan who said he started the business after noticing a potential lack of “appetising healthy...
Food industry responds to calls for ‘meat tax’
The food industry has aired its views following the circulation of a study from the University of Oxford in which scientists are calling on the Government for a ‘meat tax’. The national media has been quick to report on the university’s research and claims that the...
Marks and Spencer reports tough trading
Marks and Spencer Group plc (M&S) has reported its food revenue is down by 0.2% and like-for-like revenue is also down by 2.9%, reflecting tough trading over the 26 weeks that ended on 29th September 2018. According to the M&S half year results, the retailer...
PepsiCo plans to acquire Pipers Crisps
PepsiCo intends to acquire crisp brand Pipers Crisps early in 2019, subject to approval by the Competition and Markets Authority. It has been revealed that the food and drink team at Walker Morris law firm have advised Pipers Crisps on the potential buy-out which is...
Baxters announces significant winter soup campaign
Baxters Food Group is investing in a significant advertising campaign this winter, “We Make Super”, that will see the soup brand back on television screens for the first time since 2012. The “We Make Super” campaign will feature a 30 second TV advert created by...
Guide reveals fish fingers brands more sustainable than fresh fish
The Marine Conservation Society's (MCS) new Good Fish Finger Guide reveals some brands are more sustainable than fresh fish. The society found that 85% of fish in the fish finger products it investigated came from green rated ‘Best Choice’ fish. MCS says the...
Food industry flocks to SIAL 2018
Food processors migrated once again to the SIAL Paris exhibition that took place from 21st to 25th October, with expert Jean-Pierre Garnier attending on behalf of Food Management Today. Beef, pork and, above all, lamb, were sought by foreign buyers with strong demand...