The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
AHDB to increase levy rate after 10 years unchanged
Levy rate increase proposals for AHDB have received approval from Ministers in Defra and the Devolved Administrations.
FMT Food Industry Awards product judging underway
Organisers of the FMT Food Industry Awards have reported that a wide range of products have been delivered ahead of this week’s judging.
Plant-based company THIS appoints Mark Cuddigan as CEO
Plant-based food company THIS has announced the appointment of Mark Cuddigan as its new CEO.
BFFF Conference to discuss “warming up” the cold chain
Attendees of the BFFF’s annual Business Conference will hear presentations from Nomad and Unilever, alongside other speakers.
The Compleat Food Group acquires SK Foods and Zorba Foods
UK food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired two food businesses from The Entrepreneurial Food Group for an undisclosed figure.
Meadow Foods reports £588m turnover for 2022/23
UK ingredients supplier Meadow Foods Limited has reported a pre-tax profit of £24.6m on a turnover of £588m for the year to 31st March 2023.
Mondelēz latest trading report finds net revenues up 14.4%
Mondelēz International has reported its Q4 and FY 2023 results, revealing that net revenue for Europe was around £10.2 million.
Obituary: Rodney Steel
Food Management Today is saddened to report the passing of Rodney Steel, former CEO of the BCMPA.
Businesses to prioritise sustainable packaging in 2024 – Smurfit Kappa
Packaging company Smurfit Kappa has unveiled its 2024 Insights Report, highlighting the importance of sustainable packaging.
Bakkavor reports record apprenticeship intake for 2024
Food manufacturer Bakkavor has announced it will recruit 86 individuals to join its Apprenticeship Programme for 2024.