The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Co-op reports “strong” performance as profits rise
UK retailer Co-op has published its results for H1 2024, reporting “strengthened” financial performance as its operating profit rose £32 million from the same period in 2023.
FMT Food Industry Awards launches for 2025
Organisers of the Food Management Today Industry Awards have announced that the 2025 awards initiative has been launched and that response has already been positive.
Arla writes to Government on challenges surrounding labour shortages
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has urged Government to provide farmers with more support.
Sainsbury’s rethinks plastic packaging for bakery products
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has reduced plastic use across its in-store bakery products to decrease waste.
FDF Trade Snapshot highlights importance of EU trade
FDF has released its Trade Snapshot for H1 2024, finding that food and drink exports fell 6.1% to £11.2 billion compared to the same period last year.
Meat Industry Awards winners unveiled at exclusive ceremony
Members of the UK meat industry gathered at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole on 19th September to find out the winners of the 2024 Meat Management Industry Awards.
Mohsin Issa steps down from role as Asda CEO
UK supermarket Asda has announced that Mohsin Issa is stepping back from his executive leadership role to “focus on his role as sole CEO of EG Group”.
Bakkavor Spalding employees to strike over recent pay offer
Over 700 workers at a Bakkavor site in Spalding, Lincolnshire are set to take strike action.
Tesco may use AI to “nudge” consumers towards “healthier” purchases
UK supermarket Tesco may use AI to impact consumer decision making when doing the weekly shop, CEO Ken Murphy has said.
Finalists unveiled in 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards
The 2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards voting period has concluded, with the full list of finalists now online.