The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Susan Jebb to stand down as FSA chair
Chair of the FSA Professor Susan Jebb has revealed that she will be standing down in June 2024.
Project discusses potential for Norwich to become global food centre
Community interest company Eastern Promise has revealed that it will be raising the profile of Norwich within the food industry.
Ministers set out potential SFS next steps in written statement
The Welsh Government has issued a written statement regarding the Sustainable Farming Scheme, setting out some potential next steps.
“Record breaking year” expected for meat industry awards
Organisers of the UK meat industry’s biggest awards programme have reported that this year, product entry levels are expected to break records.
British food gains GI protection in Japan
Both the UK and Japanese Governments have completed the process to grant special protected status to British food products.
Lidl the “only retailer to achieve double-digit growth”, says Kantar
Market research firm Kantar has found that Lidl’s sales grew by 10.9% over the 12 weeks to February 2024, as grocery price inflation fell to 5.3%.
Sainsbury’s beef supply chain partners with Cogent Breeding
The ABP and Sainsbury’s Gamechanger beef supply chain has partnered with Cogent as a service provider to offer more cattle genetics.
Panellists revealed for 2024 City Food & Drink Lecture
Organisers of the City Food & Drink Lecture have unveiled speakers at the Q&A session following a keynote lecture from Simon Roberts.
“Good reason for optimism amid global uncertainty”, says FDEA boss
The FDEA has responded to research indicating that there is optimism within the food industry about future growth despite “increased costs”.
Arla reports a “positive outlook” for 2024 following “strong” growth in 2023
Arla Foods has reported “strong growth” in the second half of 2023, with the company reaffirming a positive outlook for the first half of 2024.