The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
NFU urges Government to increase self-sufficiency in UK food production
NFU has highlighted the importance of increasing the UK’s self-sufficiency levels to help bolster food security.
British beef to receive £3bn Aldi investment
UK discounter Aldi has announced that it will invest £3 billion with British beef suppliers over the next five years as part of its commitment to UK producers.
Kantar finds supermarket pricing a “mixed picture”
Market research firm Kantar has revealed that supermarket prices rose across 182 product categories, while costs fell in another 89.
Asda reports ‘strong’ online performance as total revenues decline
UK retailer Asda has reported a “robust” online performance “despite a challenging retail environment”.
Ice cream spend up as retailers focus on “year-round indulgence”
AHDB has encouraged retailers to change ice cream marketing to promote year-round sales.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2024 shortlist revealed
Voting for the 2024 Women In Meat Industry is now open, as organisers report a record number of nominations this year.
Nomad Foods appoints new group executive president
British frozen food company Nomad Foods has appointed Steven Libermann as group executive president.
Food sales drive retail growth, finds BRC
BRC has reported that the return to growth seen by retail sales was driven by an increase in food purchases.
Industry encouraged to engage with Farm Assurance consultation
An independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes is underway, with commissioners calling for evidence from industry.
Morrisons supplier invests £12.8m into fish freezing facility
Morrisons’ food manufacturing supplier Myton Food Group has invested £12.8 million into developing its Falfish Freezing Centre.