The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Co-op invests in solar power at its largest distribution centre
UK retailer Co-op has announced the completion of a solar panel project at its largest distribution centre, which serves more than 600 stores across the south of England.
Food shop prices pushed up due to tight global supplies
According to the British Retail Consortium, overall shop prices were up as food inflation was on the rise over the 1st – 7th July period.
Welsh Government project relaunched after delivering £676m impact
A Welsh Government project that aims to provide technical support to Welsh food manufacturers has reportedly delivered over £676 million impact since it launched.
Ballymaguire Foods stops production at facility after a listeria outbreak
Chilled ready meal producer Ballymaguire Foods has initiated a full recall of products produced at one of its facilities following the identification of listeria bacteria.
Greencore Q3 revenue reaches £511.1m
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore has delivered “strong” financial and operational performance in Q3 FY25, with revenue increasing by 9.9%.
Scanvaegt team up with Rolinson Group to sell and service machinery in the UK and Ireland
Rolinson Group has confirmed that it has signed a distributor agreement with Scanvaegt Systems and that it will represent Scanvaegt in both the UK and Irish markets.
Dalziel Ingredients and Prosur collaborate to expand in UK and Ireland
Ingredients supplier Prosur has revealed its new collaboration with Dalziel Ingredients, a supplier of custom ingredient blends in the UK and Ireland.
AHDB appoints interim chief executive
Janet Swadling OBE has been appointed interim AHDB CEO effective 19th August ahead of current CEO Graham Wilkinson’s departure on 22nd August.
Women In Meat Industry Awards 2025 shortlist now online
Voting for the Women In Meat Industry Awards is now open at the official website, with organisers reporting huge interest in the 2025 awards.
PepsiCo sales rose to $22.7bn in Q2 2025
Global food manufacturer PepsiCo has published its results for the 12 weeks ended 14th June 2025, reporting a net sales increase of 1% to reach $22.7 billion.