The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Farming Minister knighted as part of Rishi Sunak honours list
Following the reveal of a ‘surprise’ honours list, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that Farming Minister Mark Spencer will receive a Knighthood.
Salmon “dominates” seafood market despite inflation concerns
Research from The Knowledge Bank has reported that despite being “hit the hardest”, salmon has retained nearly half of the seafood market.
New SMETA audits could have “financially damaging impact” says NFU
The NFU has called for a halt to proposed changes to rules requiring growers pay recruitment fees of workers.
Westminster Forum announces novel foods conference speakers
Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum has unveiled speakers for its ‘Next steps for novel foods in the UK’ conference.
Morrisons reports strongest quarterly growth in three years
UK retailer Morrisons has published its Q1 trading update, reporting its strongest quarterly like-for-like sales growth for three years.
Cadbury Unwrapped report shows consumers are seeking nostalgia in purchases
Global snack company Mondelēz International has released a new report looking at UK confectionary brand Cadbury’s performance.
Hilton Foods commits to removing all agriculture emissions by 2048
Hilton Foods has reported it has had new science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets approved by the SBTi.
KFF appoints new managing director
Kent-based foodservice wholesaler KFF has appointed Mark Taylor as its new managing director.
Crustacean Compassion calls on retailers to stop selling live crab
Crustacean Compassion has urged supermarkets to update their welfare policies and commit to not selling live decapods to the public.
FMT Food Industry Awards: your 2024 finalists are here
A shortlist of finalists for this year’s FMT Food Industry Awards has been announced.