The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s reports “biggest market share gains” of any grocer
Sainsbury’s has reported “strong sustained grocery momentum” with a second year of volume growth for the 16 weeks to 22nd June 2024.
Food inflation at lowest rate since 2021, BRC finds
The British Retail Consortium has revealed that food inflation rates are at their “lowest levels” since 2021.
Asda achieves its highest online grocery market share
Asda has announced that it achieved “record online grocery sales” in 2023, ending the year with its “highest ever” share of 20.8%.
Bidcorp UK buying group arm acquires Turner Price
Bidcorp UK’s independent buying group arm Caterfood Buying Group has acquired food wholesaler Turner Price.
Quorn blended meat product to “reduce meat consumption”
Quorn has released a statement regarding the production of a new blended meat product, which it claims will reduce meat consumption.
Weetabix profits decline as consumers favour own-label cereal
UK food company Weetabix has published its full results for the 2022/23 year ended 30th September 2023, reporting a reduction in gross profit.
Morrisons partners with Sea Forest to reduce on farm emissions
UK retailer Morrisons has partnered with environmental technology company Sea Forest to reduce methane emissions from its beef cattle.
Pet food market has a “real drive” for automation, says Reiser UK
SPONSORED CONTENT: Reiser UK has been involved in several projects in Ireland’s pet food market in recent months.
IGD predicts a “boom” in online and convenience retailing
IGD has revealed that although the UK grocery market returned to real growth in 2024, inflation is still its main driver.
FMT Food Industry Awards winners unveiled at 2024 ceremony
The winners of the 2024 FMT Food Industry Awards were announced at the annual business luncheon and awards ceremony.