The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
PM reveals Food Security Index at Farm to Fork Summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the first Food Security Index at the 2024 Farm to Fork Summit.
Arla invests in dairy production to boost UK food security
Arla Foods has pledged to invest in four of its production sites, bringing its total UK investments in 2024 to over £300 million.
Quorn revenue declines by 4%
Global food company Monde Nissin, which owns vegetarian brand Quorn, has reported a 4% decline in Q1 revenue for Quorn.
Lidl increases pay as part of £2.5m investment
UK discounter Lidl GB has announced that from 1st June it is increasing pay for hourly-paid colleagues to a minimum of £12.40 across the country.
All Things Butter secures £2.2m investment
British butter brand All Things Butter has closed a seed funding round after securing £2.2 million of investment.
Beyond Meat Q1 revenue down 18% driven by decreased sales
Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has released its financial results for Q1 2024, reporting an 18% decrease in net revenue.
Aldi launches recyclable butter wrap as a “supermarket first”
UK discounter Aldi has rolled out recyclable packaging across some of its own-label butter lines.
Professor Ursula Lavery appointed NIFDA chair
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association has appointed Professor Ursula Lavery MBE as the new chair of its board.
CMA review finds pricing errors across several grocery stores
The CMA has reviewed pricing in grocery retailers across England and Wales, finding inaccurate or missing prices in a range of stores.
Retailers “hope for brighter sales” after delayed purchases
The British Retail Consortium has released combined March and April total sales figures, reporting delayed sales for the season.