The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
University reveals £2m food shortages project
Anglia Ruskin University will lead a £2 million initiative to help prevent food shortages that could “potentially trigger civil unrest in the UK”.
AHDB finds 76.8% of farms to be affected by IHT changes
AHDB has revealed that over three quarters of farms in England and Scotland of 50 hectares (124 acres) or more in size will be affected by the Inheritance Tax changes.
Government launches Land Use consultation to boost food security
Government has launched a consultation on a new approach to Land Use, which will aim to provide the data needed to help boost food security.
Greencore reports “positive start” to FY25
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc has issued its trading update for the 13 weeks ended 27th December 2024.
“Deflation may not last much longer”, says BRC
The British Retail Consortium found that food inflation rates had “eased considerably since the start of 2024” but may not last much longer.
Cranswick enters consultation with employees at Sutton Fields site
Pork and poultry processor Cranswick has started a consultation process at its Sutton Fields site, with some colleagues reported to be at risk of redundancy.
Morrisons LFL sales are its “strongest in almost four years”
UK supermarket Morrisons has published its results for the full year, as well as the 13 weeks ending 27th October 2024.
NFU thanks retailers for support of IHT campaign
Retailers have publicly stated their shared concerns over the Government’s proposed changes to inheritance tax.
Food Industry Awards product nomination deadline fast approaching
The deadline for product nominations and voting in the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards is only a week away, as organisers urge industry to nominate their products.
FSS report finds dietary habits of Scottish children “concerning”
A survey looking at the Dietary Intake in Scotland’s Children (DISH) has found that the dietary habits of Scottish children often fall short of essential nutrients.