The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
NFU welcomes MPs to Arla facilities
The National Farmers’ Union welcomed MPs to an Arla dairy farm to share insights on food security and economy as part of the NFU’s Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme.
AHDB observes increase in UK dairy export volumes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has analysed UK dairy exports in Q4 2025, finding that volumes had grown by 28% to 367,000 tonnes.
IGD says downgraded growth “adds pressure” for industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the 2026 Spring Statement, reporting that inflation had fallen.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer, finds Worldpanel data
Market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share data, reporting a 3.4% rise in take-home sales in the four weeks to 22nd February 2026 compared with last year.
Revolutionise your sterilisation: how the Static Steriflow solves real production challenges
SPONSORED CONTENT: Interfood Technology talks to Food Management Today about the Static Steriflow, engineered for versatility and reliability in food production environments.
Logistics industry calls for “swift” SPS deal
Logistics UK has stated that if the Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential, trade friction “must be reduced” through the introduction of a swift UK-EU SPS agreement.
Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Report warns labour shortages are a “growing risk”
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that long-term structural workforce shortages across the UK food system pose a “growing risk” to national food security.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.