The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
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.
Ornua reports “stable sales volumes” as turnover increases
UK dairy co-operative Ornua Foods UK has published its operating and financial results for the year ended 30th December 2023.
Deliciously Ella acquired by Hero Group
Swiss food manufacturer the Hero Group has acquired plant-based food brand Deliciously Ella for an undisclosed sum.
FDF requests £4m to help SMEs with product reformulation
FDF has asked that Government provide further funding for product reformulation.
HFSS advertising ban to be implemented in October 2025
The Government has confirmed that it will implement a ban on HFSS food advertising before 9pm.