The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
BRC finds grocery sales up as retail sales decline
The British Retail Consortium has looked at retail spending over the four weeks to 23rd November, finding grocery spending was up despite a fall in total retail sales.
Arla speaks out on Bovaer controversy
Last week Arla Foods announced that it would be running a trial of a cow feed supplement called Bovaer® in the United Kingdom, which has proven controversial.
Greencore profits up by 27.7% after “strong” year
Food manufacturer Greencore Group Plc has published its results for the 52-week period ended 27th September 2024, reporting a “stronger than expected” performance.
Unilever undergoes £40m investment to increase production
Unilever’s largest food factory in Burton has undergone a £40 million transformation to bring production of its condiments business into one hub.
AHDB predicts rise in UK wheat but fall in oilseed rape area for 2025
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has predicted a 5.4% increase in the UK wheat area for harvest in 2025, with oilseed rape predicted to decline by 17%.
2024 Women In Meat Industry Awards winners revealed
The winners of the annual Women In Meat Industry Awards were unveiled at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Friday 29th November.
Food sector “remains committed” to EU imports
According to insights from members of the UK food supply chain, the EU will remain a “key resource” for the UK food industry “despite challenges imposed by Brexit”.
New research to help solve sector’s £14bn productivity gap
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released a report observing a need for greater investment in the UK food industry.
SOFHT partners with youth charity to boost food education
SOFHT has announced a collaboration with youth charity OnSide to develop a project to help young people to understand the food chain and learn essential cooking skills.
Study looks at influences on Gen Z food choices
A new study from AHDB explores Gen Z attitudes to food, influences on their shopping behaviour and where they are sourcing this information from.