The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s reports “record market share gains” in new Interim Results
UK retailer Sainsbury’s has released its Interim Results for the 28 weeks to 16th September 2023, reporting its grocery sales were up 10.1% year-on-year.
Resilience in frozen food sales despite inflationary pressures, says BFFF
Rupert Ashby, chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation said that the trade body “expects volume to pick up again during the next quarter”, following a recent slump in frozen food sales.
Smurfit Kappa reports “excellent” Q3 performance
Packaging company Smurfit Kappa Group plc has released its Q3 trading update for the nine months to 30th September 2023.
FMT publisher Graham Yandell receives MBE
In an investiture ceremony held at Buckingham Palace, Food Management Today magazine publisher Graham Yandell was presented with his MBE.
Countdown to the 2023 Women In Meat Industry Awards begins
Key industry movers and shakers will be attending the Women In Meat Industry Awards on Friday 17th November in London.
Research finds Scottish sustainability funding not equally accessible among food businesses
New research shows that food businesses in some regions of Scotland have more access to funding for sustainability initiatives.
Kerrygold facility receives €40 million development investment
Ornua, the owner of Kerrygold, has announced a €40 million development at Kerrygold Park, its flagship butter production facility in Ireland.
Red Tractor to suspend GFC implementation until NFU completes its review
Red Tractor, the UK farm assurance scheme, has confirmed its support for the reviews announced by the NFU of its Greener Farm Commitment (GFC).
Cell-based meat gains financial support globally, according to M&A report
Oghma Partners has published its latest UK Food and Beverage Sector M&A report which documents a rise in funding for cell-based meats.
Bertie’s Bakery signs £2m contract with Tesco
Bertie’s Bakery has signed a contract with Tesco, stocking products in NI Express stores and creating new jobs at its base near Magherafelt.