The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
“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.
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.