The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Interfood Technology: SAIREM’s RF tempering of white fish blocks
SPONSORED CONTENT: Interfood Technology speaks to Food Management Today about how SAIREM reduces drip loss using radio-frequency electromagnetic energy.
Arla revenue reaches €7.4bn revenue in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, dairy cooperative Arla Foods said it achieved a “solid” half-year performance.
Government policy decisions lower food manufacturer confidence
The Food and Drink Federation has published its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence among food manufacturers remains “concerningly low”.
Co-op and Dunbia welcome new SPS agreement
Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner visited food processing facilities to discuss the effects of the upcoming SPS agreement with the EU on industry.
Neil Williams appointed managing director of Sysco subsidiaries
Regional food wholesaler kff and Medina Foodservice have announced Neil Williams as their new managing director.
Lidl invests £435m in warehouses to expand its reach
UK retailer Lidl has started construction on a new warehouse in Leeds, which it said would create 400 new roles.
Asda warns that “high inflation will put pressure on purchasing power”
According to Asda’s latest income tracker, middle-income families have experienced the first decline in disposable income since September 2023.
Brakes announces support programme for small businesses
Foodservice supplier Brakes has launched an initiative to support small businesses that want to start supplying wholesale.
BRC attributes increased food prices to labour costs and high demand
The British Retail Consortium has highlighted that during the 1st-7th August period, shop price inflation increased to 0.9% on the year.
Waitrose MD to step down in September
James Bailey, managing director at Waitrose, will step down from his position in September, the John Lewis Partnership has announced.