The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Stephanie Hildon appointed Ginsters managing director
Cornwall-based pasty company Ginsters has revealed that Stephanie Hildon has been appointed managing director.
Climate change has “huge impact” on food security, says Scottish Bakers
Scottish Bakers has expressed its food security concerns following “extreme weather” in the UK ahead of its annual conference in May.
Border strategy is “incompetent and expensive”, says FPC boss
The Fresh Produce Consortium criticised the UK border strategy, which has now come into force.
“Profound shortage” of skills in food sector – IGD report
A new report from IGD has outlined the industry’s challenges to growth and the problem of labour shortages.
Oscar Mayer proposes 135 staff redundancies
Chilled ready meals manufacturer Oscar Mayer has entered a consultancy with its employees, proposing 135 staff redundancies.
Ornua reports “solid trading performance” with €3.4bn turnover
Dairy co-operative Ornua, which owns Irish butter company Kerrygold, has published its financial results for the year ending 30th December 2023.
Waitrose senior executive to step down
The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) has announced that executive finance director Bérangère Michel will be stepping down from her position.
Sainsbury’s reports record market share gains
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has revealed its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 2nd March 2024, reporting record market share gains.
ABF reports increased revenue in 2024 interim results
ABF has revealed its interim results for the 24 weeks ended 2nd March 2024, reporting “good momentum” in food business.
Employee satisfaction higher than average in Welsh food sector
According to a survey, Welsh medium-sized businesses in the food sector are performing above average in terms of employee satisfaction.