The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Food Industry Awards winners announced at 5-star ceremony
The winners of the 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards were officially unveiled at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, during an exclusive awards ceremony.
Arla highlights “nutrition gap” in Britain
Arla Food Ingredients has announced an initiative set to combine consumer insight with a review of national nutrition data compiled by the British Nutrition Foundation to create a view of how the UK eats.
IGD predicts high grocery spend as shoppers watch World Cup from home
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has spotlighted an opportunity for retailers to drive sales during the World Cup, as 36% of UK adults said they were tempted to spend more on groceries to celebrate.
Impact of GLP-1s on food sales is “significant”, finds Numerator
Research from Worldpanel by Numerator has found that the number of British households with a GLP-1 user has tripled in two years, with sales of crisps and chocolate “heavily impacted” by the increase.
Product entry deadline extended for Meat Awards
To accommodate as many products as possible, organisers of the annual meat industry awards have extended the final deadline for products to be nominated until Thursday 18th June.
FSA warns producer’s frozen food range “unsafe to eat”
The Food Standards Agency has issued a food alert after all frozen products from food producer Inarah’s Frozen Food Ltd were labelled as unsafe to eat.
Boparan Private Office announces acquisition of Brace’s Bakery
Family-owned Welsh bakery business Brace’s Bakery has been acquired by Boparan Private Office in a deal that will save hundreds of jobs at the company.
Asda announces results of “healthier choices” trials
Results from Asda’s two-year partnership with research organisation Nesta have shown its in-store trials have delivered sales growth in healthier products.
FDF urges Government not to make changes to Nutrient Profiling Model
The Food and Drink Federation has revealed that its members’ products have reduced salt content by 18%, sugar content by 19% and calories by 17% over the last five years.
UK businesses unprepared for global disruption, finds Scala
Global supply chain and logistics consultancy Scala has warned that with the ongoing Iran conflict “weighing heavily” on the economic outlook, many UK businesses could be “financially unprepared”.