The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Newlat completes acquisition to form ‘New Princes Group’
Global food producer Princes Limited has announced the completion of its sale to Italian producer Newlat Food S.p.A.
MPs to “build knowledge of UK food industry” in NFU Fellowship Scheme
The NFU has released its new Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme, which MPs from across the UK have signed up to.
Kerry reports “good performance” amidst “strong market conditions”
Global ingredients supplier Kerry has revealed its H1 financial results, reporting a total revenue of €3,419 million.
Ministers discuss new EU agri-food agreement
The Minister for the Constitution met with the Windsor Framework Committee at Stormont, Belfast to discuss a new agri-food agreement.
Westminster Forum announces new EPR conference
Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum has announced a new conference looking at the next steps for Extended Producer Responsibility in England.
Nestlé reports growth in all categories for H1
Global food processor Nestlé has released its results for the first half of 2024, reporting a return to real internal growth.
Myco expansion set to increase production by 600%
Plant-based manufacturer Myco has expanded its North Yorkshire site to increase production of Hooba burgers and sausages by a predicted 600%.
Loyalty promotions “unlikely” to be misleading shoppers, says CMA
Following an analysis of supermarket loyalty pricing, the CMA has suggested that it is “unlikely” that loyalty promotions mislead shoppers.
Tate & Lyle reports “good start” to the financial year
Global food supplier Tate & Lyle Plc has released its trading update, stating that trading was “in line with expectations”.
PepsiCo invests £13m into Doritos factory
Food manufacturer PepsiCo has invested £13 million into its Coventry factory, which produces crisps for the snacking brand Doritos.