The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Younger generations more likely to eat lab-grown meat
In a survey by market research firm Ipsos, 47% of Generation Z Brits have stated that they would eat cultivated meat.
Sainsbury’s sales up as premium brand “boosted” by spring
Sainsbury’s has released its results for the 16 weeks to 21st June 2025, with like-for-like sales reaching 4.7%.
Haribo achieves £291.5m turnover for the year
Following a £35 million investment into its Yorkshire operations, UK sweets manufacturer Haribo has reported a “strong” financial year.
2025 FMT Food Industry Awards photo gallery and film now available
The 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards photo gallery and video review have been published online, as organisers reflect on a very successful 2025 ceremony.
Food inflation reached 3.7% in June, says BRC
BRC has released food inflation figures for the period of 1st-7th June 2025, finding that food inflation had increased above its three month average.
‘Not for EU’ labelling is “bureaucratic madness”, says M&S CEO
M&S CEO Stuart Machin called new labelling requirements “unnecessary” as regulations came into force.
Supermarkets to report on sales of ‘healthy food’
As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, food retailers and manufacturers will report on healthy food sales to “tackle obesity”.
Nomination deadline for Women In Meat Industry Awards is tomorrow
Tuesday 1st July is the final deadline day for nominations for this year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards. An outstanding level of nominations has been reported by the organisers so far.
EU Commission “concerned” that Kellanova merger could raise prices
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Kellanova by Mars.
Winners of the annual FMT Food Industry Awards exclusively revealed at ceremony and lunch
The winners of the 2025 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards were officially announced during a much-anticipated awards ceremony.