The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Ascona appoints Costcutter founder to its board
UK forecourt operator Ascona Group has revealed that Costcutter founder Colin Graves will join its board as non-executive director as of 1st April.
CCF calls on Government to postpone BTOM
The CCF has urged Government to postpone the full implementation of the Border Target Operating Model to prevent price increases.
NFU Scotland manifesto calls for better access to skilled workers
As part of its newly published 2024 General Election Manifesto, NFU Scotland has outlined its key asks of UK parliamentary candidates.
AHDB appoints Richard Hampton as director of international trade
Richard Hampton has been appointed international trade development director for the AHDB, with his term starting 3rd June.
Red meat highlighted as “nutrient-dense food” in review
QMS has commented on a review considering the effects of varying intake of micronutrients resulting from changes in dietary intakes.
“Inflation pressures lessened” says Tesco boss in 2023/24 preliminary results
UK supermarket Tesco has released its preliminary results for the 2023/24 year, reporting that inflation pressures had “lessened substantially”.
Food equipment supplier Lyras appoints new CEO
Machinery supplier Lyras has appointed Mark Kalhøj Andersen as its new chief executive officer.
Early Easter spending drove uplift in March food sales
BRC has released data from the five weeks ending 30th March 2024, commenting that retail growth was “largely driven” by an early Easter.
Simon Harrison is new Princes Group chief executive
International food manufacturer Princes Group has appointed Simon Harrison as chief executive officer.
Morrisons opens £1.4m Greenside Innovation Centre
UK supermarket Morrisons has officially opened its Greenside on-site innovation centre as part of an investment programme.