The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
ABF sees grocery profit decline in “challenging operating environment”
Associated British Foods plc has announced its results for the year ending 12th September 2026, with profits down in Grocery, Ingredients and Sugar categories.
Co-op Group deal gains CMA approval
The Co-operative Group and Southern Co-op can now begin the process of joining the businesses following Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) approval on 5th November.
Martin McIlroy appointed BFFF president
Martin McIlroy, managing director of food ingredients producer Daregal Gourmet, has been appointed president of the British Frozen Food Federation.
M&S boss labels Autumn Budget a “tax grab”
M&S CEO Stuart Machin has responded to the Government’s Autumn Budget, criticising the increase in taxes for the business over the last three Budgets.
UK businesses affected by European fridge hack
The UK food supply chain has been impacted by a cyber-attack on supermarket fridges across Europe.
Women In Meat Industry Awards ceremony takes place on 20th November in London
This years’ popular Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony is rapidly approaching, with only limited availability remaining for tickets.
UK imported £4.1bn in seafood in 2025
UK seafood trade body Seafish has published its Seafood in Numbers report, finding that the UK imported an estimated £4.1 billion in seafood over the last year.
Industry highlights “positives and negatives” of UK-EU SPS deal
According to journalists, a draft sanitary and phytosanitary deal has been agreed between the UK and EU.
Previous Morrisons CEO appointed Asda chief executive
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has appointed David Potts CBE as its group chief executive officer.
Mondelēz reports global revenue increase amid “greater than usual” volatility
Global food manufacturer Mondelēz International has posted its Q3 financial results, reporting a 2.3% increase in net revenues.