The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Valeo Foods acquires Italian baker Dal Colle
European sweets and snacks producer Valeo Foods Group has acquired Italian bakery company Dal Colle.
Branston opens “Britain’s biggest” mash factory
UK potato supplier Branston has announced the opening of Britain’s “biggest and most modern” mash factory in Lincolnshire.
Anticipation grows as the countdown to the Food Industry Awards ceremony begins
Anticipation is growing ahead of the standout awards event of the summer for the UK food sector, which returns in under a month.
General Election 2024: CCF submits cold chain manifesto to Government
Temperature-controlled logistics operators joined the CCF in the House of Commons to discuss its Cold Chain Manifesto with members of Parliament.
Mondelēz fined €337.5m for breaching EU competition rules
Global snacks manufacturer Mondelēz International has been fined €337.5 million by the European Commission for hindering cross-border trade.
Princes to be acquired by Italian producer Newlat
Princes has announced that Italian food company Newlat intends to acquire the entire Princes Group from Mitsubishi Corporation.
Food processors and retailers to contribute to UK Farm Assurance Review
Commissioners have announced the next steps with an independent evaluation of the UK’s farm assurance schemes.
NFU Scotland begins Phase Two of ShelfWatch
NFU Scotland has unveiled Phase Two of its ShelfWatch survey, which will look at the origin of foods on Scottish supermarket shelves.
“Another year of robust financial performance”, says Tate & Lyle
Global food supplier Tate & Lyle said in its latest full year statement that it had “successfully navigated challenging markets”.
Humous brand Moorish acquired by Bakkavor
UK prepared food provider Bakkavor Group plc has acquired UK humous brand Moorish.