The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
BRC finds consumer confidence down despite rise in grocery spend
The British Retail Consortium has released its BRC-Opinium data, finding that consumer confidence fell ahead of the Budget.
Environment Secretary outlines next steps to reduce food costs
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds has set out further steps from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which will reportedly “drive down food costs”.
Food inflation rises ahead of festive period
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
Greencore achieves 28.9% increase in adjusted operating profit
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has issued its results for the 52-week period ended 26th September 2025, reporting a “strong performance” across all key financial measures.
BFFF urges Government to “ease pressure” on frozen food industry
The British Frozen Food Federation has urged Government to consider the “unintended impact of recent political and fiscal changes” on UK food producers.
Product entry and voting for Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry awards is now well underway with product nomination forms and online voting for the 2026 initiative live online.
Tesco launches extension to environmental baselining programme
The food retailer has announced new investment in a data baselining programme and called for a national framework on farm data to bolster UK food security.
FDF calls for Government to collaborate with food industry
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to restore business confidence by “ensuring no further burdens” are added in the upcoming Budget.
Lidl aligns with EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its ‘Beyond the Basket’ sustainability report, which showed “strong progress” across its goals for healthy and sustainable diets.
Premier Foods Sweet Treats category achieves £115.6m revenue
In its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 27th September 2025, UK producer Premier Foods reported a 1.9% increase in headline branded revenue.