The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
FSS publishes five-year strategy to “protect against food safety risks”
Food Standards Scotland has published its Strategy for 2026-2031, in which it set out how the organisation aims to work to promote healthier diets, protect public health and maintain confidence in Scotland’s food system over the next five years.
Patrick Blake appointed Ornua Foods UK & Europe MD
UK dairy co-operative Ornua has appointed Patrick Blake as managing director of Ornua Foods UK & Europe.
GLP-1 use to create opportunities for UK dairy, says AHDB
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has stated that a “rapid rise” in GLP-1s is poised to create “significant” opportunities and challenges for the UK dairy industry.
FMT Food Industry Awards judging now underway
This year’s Food Industry Awards product judging for 2026 has started at the test kitchens located at Reiser UK, with organisers reporting a substantial increase in entries compared to 2025.
Neville Irani appointed Booker MD
UK wholesaler Booker has appointed Neville Irani as its managing director for foodservice and SME.
Asda calls on Government to rethink apprenticeships proposals
UK supermarket Asda has urged Government to reconsider plans to defund leadership and management apprenticeships.
FPC responds to EFRA Committee SPS deal recommendations
A report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has warned that a future sanitary and phytosanitary deal must avoid disadvantaging UK agriculture businesses.
Mondelēz International releases 2025 full-year results
Global snack food company Mondelēz International has announced its Q4 and full-year results for 2025, showing net revenues up by 5.8%.
IGD urges food businesses to prepare for agentic AI
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that suppliers and retailers “must act now” to plan their approach to agentic AI.
Current labelling rules are “confusing, inconsistent and unfair” says NFU Scotland
A policy paper has been published by the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, calling for “urgent reform” of UK food labelling regulations.