The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Princes reaches above inflation pay agreement with GMB
Global food producer Princes has announced that it has reached a mutual pay agreement with the GMB Union, giving a 3% pay increase to members across UK sites.
Co-op reveals £820k fund to back British farmers
UK retailer Co-op has announced further backing for British farmers with a fund to support sustainable farming efforts.
Tesco partners with supplier Cranswick to launch pig sustainability group
UK supermarket Tesco has partnered with poultry processor Cranswick to relaunch its Tesco Sustainable Pig Group.
The Black Farmer secures £1m funding for retail expansion
Food brand The Black Farmer Ltd has secured a £1 million funding line to expand into high street retail.
FDF responds to HFSS advertising ban delay
The Food and Drink Federation has responded to what appear to be further delays and lack of clarification on HFSS advertising guidance.
Bakkavor performance “ahead of market expectations”
Food manufacturer Bakkavor has said its 2024 performance was “strong” as its group revenue growth increased by 5.1% on the year.
Retailers “must build on global trends”, IGD finds
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has released a new report highlighting key grocery trends for 2025.
“Food inflation persists”, says FDF on latest ONS statistics
ONS has released data on consumer price inflation for December 2024, noting that downward inflation contributions came from bread and cereals.
Central Foods acquired by Gressingham Group
UK frozen foods supplier Central Foods has been acquired by food producer the Gressingham Group.
Sainsbury’s sales growth up 4.1% during Q3
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s achieved its “biggest ever Christmas” as it won grocery market share for the fifth consecutive Christmas.