The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
FDF report finds confidence in food manufacturers “remained steady”
The Food and Drink Federation has released its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence “remained steady” among food manufacturers in Q3.
OFC25 names Inspiring Innovators for inaugural programme
The Oxford Farming Conference has announced six speakers for its inaugural Inspiring Innovators programme.
Defra publishes 2024 UK Food Security Report
Defra has published its UK Food Security Report 2024, reporting that extreme weather events continue to have a “significant effect” on domestic production.
ShelfWatch Phase 3 results “disappointing”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has published the results for Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, finding a decline in Scottish-branded produce across almost all retailers.
Kantar reports pre-Christmas jump in premium lines
Take-home sales at the grocers increased by 2.5% over the four weeks to 1st December 2024 as shoppers get ready for Christmas, according to the latest data from Kantar.
New director appointed to lead Food Systems Institute
The University of Nottingham has appointed Dr Peter Noy as the new director of the Food Systems Institute.
Open Farm Sunday cultivates connections at the House of Lords
Leading figures from food and farming gathered at the House of Lords recently for a reception celebrating 18 successful years of Open Farm Sunday.
Scottish food businesses secure funding to accelerate healthier product innovation
A number of food and drink businesses in Scotland have been awarded funding from a new grant developed to support Scotland’s foodservice sector.
BRC finds grocery sales up as retail sales decline
The British Retail Consortium has looked at retail spending over the four weeks to 23rd November, finding grocery spending was up despite a fall in total retail sales.
Arla speaks out on Bovaer controversy
Last week Arla Foods announced that it would be running a trial of a cow feed supplement called Bovaer® in the United Kingdom, which has proven controversial.