The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Morrisons reports revenue of £14.9bn in trading report
UK retailer Morrisons has released a trading update, detailing trading for the 52 weeks ending 29th October 2023.
Moving food checks to Sevington presents “serious biosecurity risks”
MPs have expressed concerns about news that a Dover food health check centre is to be moved to Sevington.
Tony’s Chocolonely reports €28m increase in chocolate revenue
Tony’s Chocolonely published its annual FAIR report for 2022-23, which reveals a record €28m rise in chocolate revenue.
FMT Food Industry Awards nominations close tomorrow
Product nominations for the FMT Food Industry Awards close tomorrow, as organisers report high volumes of entries ahead of the judging process.
160 ‘sustainable’ products proceed to next stage of the Big Food Redesign Challenge
The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has announced that over 160 food products using circular economy principles are closer to reaching supermarket shelves.
BTOM: food industry trade bodies respond to new rules
In response to the implementation of the new BTOM, the Institute of Export and International Trade and the CIEH have issued statements.
The Compleat Food Group appoints Tom Riley as CFO
UK food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group (TCFG) has announced the appointment of Tom Riley as its new chief financial officer.
FDF responds to DUP scrapping post-Brexit customs checks
The FDF has released a statement responding to the DUP announcement on Northern Ireland’s return to a power sharing Government.
Second Welsh Baking Conference to be held in March
The Welsh baking industry will discuss key issues facing the sector at the second annual Welsh Baking Conference in Cardiff on 13th March.
Grocery price inflation sees slower rate of decline – Kantar
Grocery price inflation saw a slower rate of decline in January while take-home grocery sales grew in value by 2.9%, according to Kantar.