The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Unilever finds business groups driving higher volumes on the year
Unilever has reported its results for Q3 2024, announcing improved volume growth and higher volumes year-on-year.
Kerry reports “strong” volume growth in Q3
Global ingredients supplier Kerry has reported good volume growth for Q3, which it said was led by “strong foodservice performance”.
David Flochel appointed Quorn chief executive
Meat alternative brand Quorn Foods has appointed David Flochel to the position of CEO following Marco Bertacca’s departure.
Whitby Seafoods reports “tough trading environment” in 2023
Whitby Seafoods has released its results for the year ended 31st December 2023, reporting “exceptional costs” following an aborted acquisition.
NFU writes to Prime Minister ahead of the Budget
NFU has written a letter to the PM calling on him to stand by his commitments to British farmers and growers by delivering a renewed agriculture budget.
Defra confirms Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed the Seasonal Worker visa route for 2025, with 43,000 visas available for horticulture workers.
Dairy and meat exporters join AHDB at global trade show
Exporters joined AHDB at the SIAL trade show running from 19th – 23rd October in Paris to fly the flag for UK dairy.
Anticipation builds ahead of Sausage Week Awards lunch at Butchers’ Hall
The UKSW promotion has encouraged various planned activities across the meat industry with retailers and manufacturers looking forward ahead of the period.
Blakemore Fresh Foods announces name change to focus on meat offering
International wholesaler Blakemore Fresh Foods has rebranded to Blakemore Meats.
VFG sells former Tofutown facility to European tofu producer
The Vegan Food Group has completed the sale of one of its production facilities to European tofu producer the New Originals Company.