The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Market Street counters at Morrisons to be reopened
UK supermarket Morrisons has revealed it will reopen some fish and meat counters following their closure in 2025.
PTF announces plan for UK dairy exports to double in ten years
The Provision Trade Federation has predicted that the UK dairy sector will grow its exports to £4.5 billion over the next ten years.
Aldi bread supplier to invest in major facility expansion
Manchester-based bakery Sheldon’s has revealed plans to invest in a new facility after annual volumes supplied to Aldi more than doubled over the last decade.
Telford College develops food qualification with manufacturers
UK food manufacturers have partnered with Telford College to design a new engineering apprenticeship.
ABF grocery revenue grew 1% in Q3
According to a trading update from Associated British Foods, the group’s grocery category achieved revenue of £1,043 million in the 12-week period to 23rd May 2026.
Sainsbury’s achieves £7.6 billion in Q1 grocery sales
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has published its first quarter trading statement for the 16 weeks to 20th June 2026, reporting a 3.6% rise in grocery sales on the year.
Co-op extends partnership with GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics has extended its partnership with retailer Co-op by five years, with the agreement planned to support deliveries to more than 1,000 Co-op UK stores.
British Nutrition Foundation calls for coordinated action on fibre intake
A report from the British Nutrition Foundation has highlighted a number of barriers to increasing dietary fibre across retail, manufacturing and out-of-home sectors.
Tariff suspensions will undermine long-term food security, warns NFU Scotland
According to the National Farmers’ Union Scotland, tariff suspensions on imported food products could have “unintended consequences” for Scottish food producers.
FDF report shows food and drink exports in decline
The latest Food and Drink Federation Trade Snapshot report shows signs of a “worrying” downturn in UK exports, which fell by 4.8% in Q1 2026.