The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Cranswick enters consultation with employees at Sutton Fields site
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has started a consultation process at its Sutton Fields site, with some colleagues reported to be at risk of redundancy.
Morrisons LFL sales are its “strongest in almost four years”
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its results for the full year, as well as the 13 weeks ending 27th October 2024.
NFU thanks retailers for support of IHT campaign
Retailers have publicly stated their shared concerns over the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax.
Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline fast approaching
The deadline for product nominations and voting in the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards is only a week away, as organisers urge industry to nominate their products.
FSS report finds dietary habits of Scottish children “concerning”
A survey looking at the Dietary Intake in Scotland’s Children (DISH) has found that the dietary habits of Scottish children often fall short of essential nutrients.
Tesco makes seafood carbon emissions profiling commitment
UK retailer Tesco plans to implement the Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool (SCEPT) across its seafood supply chain and products.
Red Tractor claims trust in UK food at highest level since 2021
Red Tractor has released its fourth annual ‘Trust in Food Index’, finding that trust in UK food is at its highest level since 2021.
Kerry predicts Asian citrus and regional barbecue flavour trends
In its 2025 Taste Charts, global food company Kerry has predicted the taste trends of the year according to current markets.
Flex/Flex Packaging: A Genuine Step Towards Sustainability
SPONSORED CONTENT: While inflation has continued to be a hot topic in recent months, there still remains debate over whether consumer focus on sustainability has waned.
Value of food M&A deals up on the year, says Oghma
Oghma Partners has published its latest UK Food and Beverage Sector M&A report, which shows a “significant increase” in UK food and beverage M&A activity.