The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Tesco reports Q1 group sales of £16.8bn
Over the 13 weeks ended 30th May 2026, supermarket Tesco reported UK & ROI sales of £13,438 million, a 1.8% like-for-like increase.
Ornua appoints Shane Henry as managing director
Dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Shane Henry as managing director of Ornua Dairy Ingredients, its newly established global business unit within the Ornua Group.
2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery now available
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery have been posted online following a successful 2026 ceremony in London.
Morrisons sales reach £4bn in Q2
UK supermarket Morrisons has reported a 2.2% rise in group like-for-like sales as the retailer achieves its 14th quarter of like-for-like growth.
Effect of food inflation to last into 2028, finds IGD
Food inflation could peak lower but last into 2028, the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found, citing a lag from the Middle East conflict sustaining cost pressures.
SPS agreement risks weakening Britain’s food security, says FPC
The Fresh Produce Consortium has warned that the fresh produce supply chain could see major costs and disruption as a result of the Government’s UK-EU sanitary and phytosanitary agreement.
Dairy and meat have downward effect on inflation, finds ONS
The latest inflation data has been released by the Office for National Statistics, finding that the food category made the largest, partially offsetting, downward contribution to inflation.
FSS appoints CEO to replace Geoff Ogle
Food Standards Scotland has appointed Catherine Topley as its new chief executive.
Stephen Morgan MP appointed Defra Minister
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a number of ministerial appointments following a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
Food Industry Awards winners announced at 5-star ceremony
The winners of the 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards were officially unveiled at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, during an exclusive awards ceremony.