The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Princes reports £506.6m revenue in Q1
Global food producer Princes Group has posted a trading update for the three months ended 31st March 2026.
AHDB campaign returns following 14-month investigation by ASA
The ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ dairy and red meat campaign from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board will return following a 14-month investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority.
BRC calls on Government to protect consumers amid rising costs
The British Retail Consortium observed a fall in food sales in the four weeks to 2nd May 2026, stating that the food category was “hit hardest”.
Lords Committee calls for regulatory guidance
A House of Lords Committee has warned that without further guidance, regulators could fail to meet the Government’s call for them to facilitate innovation and growth.
Grocery remains top priority for consumers despite rising costs
Financial firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has published its Consumer Sentiment Survey for Spring 2026, which looks at how retailers can respond to consumer concern over costs.
IGD research finds online grocery market “increasingly fragmented”
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found that weekly use of quick commerce has increased to 33% in Q1 2026.
UK dairy exports up 16.6% on the year
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has revealed that total UK dairy exports were worth £2.2 billion in 2025.
Commercial property fire reported at Warburtons bakery
A fire at a Burnley-based bakery owned by Warburtons has now been extinguished, with the company set to launch an investigation to determine the cause.
Cultivated meat company receives funding for London facility
A £10.4 million funding round will be put towards developing a cultivated meat facility in London, as part of Meatly’s plan to scale the business.
Around Noon secures investment to expand business
Convenience food manufacturer Around Noon has secured investment as part of its plan for growth in the UK and Ireland.