The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Voting shortlist coming soon for Women In Meat Industry Awards
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that nominations are closed, with online voting to start in August.
Industry responds to King’s Speech
Following the King’s Speech, the food industry has responded to the plans and Bills put forward by the new Labour Government.
Regal Foods acquires Love Cheesecakes
UK food manufacturer Regal Food Products Group Plc has acquired artisan cheesecake maker Love Cheesecakes.
“Downward leg of inflation is nearly over”, says IGD
IGD has released a Viewpoint report, ‘New Government, new direction?’, predicting the ‘levelling off’ of food inflation in 2025.
Elin Roberts appointed co-CEO of Better Nature Tempeh
Wholefood brand Better Nature Tempeh has appointed co-founder Elin Roberts as its co-CEO.
Kantar reports a rise in take-home grocery sales
Kantar has published its latest supermarket share update, reporting a 2.2% increase in take-home grocery sales.
Eurofins acquires food testing company Salamon & Seaber
Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK has acquired an analytical testing consultancy which focuses on the safety of imported products including food.
Allergen-free food manufacturer receives £2m investment
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II has completed its first investment since the launch of the £660 million fund in March this year.
Food sector encouraged to participate in UK Farm Assurance Review survey
The next steps in an evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes have been announced by the commissioners of the UK Farm Assurance Review.
Farmer fined £50,000 for faking disease certificates
A food business owner has been fined over £50,000 after falsifying Salmonella testing certificates.