The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Nominations deadline extended for Women in Meat Industry Awards
The Women In Meat Industry Awards nominations campaign has been extended with a later deadline of Monday 1st July.
Regal Food Products acquires Bradford manufacturing facility
Regal Food Products Group, which produces bakery and confectionary products, has bought a new 45,000 sq. ft site in Bradford.
Grocery sales growth “slowest since June 2022” – Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has revealed its supermarket share update, reporting slow grocery sales growth as the weather remained poor.
UKHSA narrows down E.coli outbreak to salad leaves
UKHSA has reported a further 98 cases associated with an E.coli outbreak, suggesting the outbreak was caused by salad leaves.
King’s Birthday Honours: Defra officials top food industry recognition
Five individuals connected with the Government and Defra have been recognised as part of the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List.
Tesco achieves 5% increase in food sales for Q1
UK retailer Tesco has published its 2024/25 Q1 Trading Statement, reporting that its UK food sales were up 5%.
Baker & Baker Wirral site receives £2.9m investment
European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker has invested £2.9 million in one of its American Bakery style cookie lines.
Anglesey-based Mona Dairy appoints administrators
Cheese manufacturer Mona Dairy has appointed administrators to “explore options” for the business.
Browns Food Group announces “substantial” investment in AK Stoddart
Browns Food Group has announced a “substantial” multi-million-pound investment in meat processor AK Stoddart Limited.
Sainsbury’s packaging swap to save 694 tonnes of plastic
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has swapped its plastic tray packaging for new cardboard trays across its own-brand fish and chicken lines.