The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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.
Campaign calls for plant-based meals “by default” in UK hospitals
A campaign has called on hospitals to provide plant-based menus by default.
Food inflation “strengthened” for first time since March 2023
ONS has revealed that the largest offsetting upward contribution to CPIH and CPI annual rates came from the food division.
John West reports 45.7% profit reduction
UK tinned fish brand John West has reported a 45.7% reduction in gross profits from 2022 for the year ending 31st December 2023.