The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
“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.
FDF manifesto to “foster investment” and encourage Government backing
The FDF has unveiled its manifesto, which details its long-term vision for the sector.
Proposed immigration rules the “wrong approach”, say Scottish trade bodies
Members of the Scottish food industry have written to the Home Secretary opposing the proposed UK immigration rules.
Quarter of British egg producers face uncertainty, says NFU
A survey carried out by the NFU has revealed that 24% of British egg producers are unsure if they will still be producing poultry beyond 2025.