The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Nestlé reports “strong” organic growth in FY2023
Global food processor Nestlé has announced its full year results for 2023, reporting “strong” organic growth.
Tom Bradshaw appointed president of the NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has revealed that Tom Bradshaw has been elected as the new president of the NFU.
UK political parties asked to commit to Cold Chain Manifesto policies
The Cold Chain Federation has published its Cold Chain Manifesto ahead of this year’s General Election.
“We must see changes this year before more farms disappear” – NFU Conference
PM Rishi Sunak announced a new package of measures for farmers at NFU Conference following an address from NFU president Minette Batters.
Rural Minister calls for industry to partake in SFS consultation
Following a meeting with the Farming Unions, the Welsh Government has released a statement from Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths.
Morrisons launches Aldi and Lidl Price Match scheme
Morrisons has launched a new Price Match scheme in store and online, which will ensure prices are the same or cheaper than Aldi and Lidl.
Baking sector report shows flour purchases up 12.9%
AHDB has released its latest baking sector report, showing that consumers turned to baking in 2023 as they continued to “keep an eye on their spending”.
Kerry Group delivers “strong performance” as market volumes “remain muted”
CEO of Kerry Group Edmond Scanlon said that the ingredients company delivered “a solid performance” in 2023, despite market volumes remaining “relatively muted.”
Waitrose invests £30m in price cuts across 200 lines
UK supermarket Waitrose has announced that it is investing £30m into hundreds of everyday products to ease spending costs for consumers.
Food inflation rate drops to 7% driven by bread and cereals
Following the release of the latest inflation figures from ONS, the FDF has called on Government to support manufacturers and consumers.