The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Farmers call for Government to “back British” as part of London protest
UK farmers protested in London on Monday, with more than 100 tractors leading the procession into Westminster.
Easter sales up £88m on the year – Kantar
UK market research firm Kantar has revealed that take-home grocery sales rose by 4.6% over the four weeks to 17th March.
Latest IGD report looks at risks to UK food system
A report outlining long-term risks to a resilient food system in the UK has been published by the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
Red Tractor drops GFC following feedback from farmers
Red Tractor, the UK farm assurance scheme, has axed its Greener Farms Commitment module following criticism from industry.
BFFF CEO to speak on sustainability at the 2024 International Food Exhibition
BFFF has returned to IFE, with chief executive Rupert Ashby to speak at the Campden BRI conference running at IFE.
Industry debates skills shortages at Welsh Baking Conference 2024
More than 130 members of the Welsh baking industry came together at the second annual Welsh Baking Conference.
Lidl supports AHDB and BNF school cookery initiative
AHDB has collaborated with the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) to launch an initiative to provide ingredients to schools at no cost.
Welsh Gov calls on food businesses to access support for waste prevention
Project Helix is encouraging Welsh food companies to take up support from the Welsh Government backed scheme as part of its aim to reduce waste in the food supply chain.
Lossie Seafoods becomes latest UK seafood company to expand capacity
SPONSORED CONTENT: Lossie Seafoods, a leading supplier of seafood products to a leading UK supermarket, has expanded its processing facility in Moray, Scotland.
Food inflation drops 2% as industry warns Government not to be “complacent”
UK inflation has reached 3.4%, with food and drink inflation falling from 7% to 5% according to the Office for National Statistics.