The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Retailers call for policy costs to be addressed by Government
The British Retail Consortium has urged Government to act on domestic policy costs, as it found that 80% of people fear the Middle East conflict will push up food prices.
Finsbury Food Group acquires snacking company
UK bakery group Finsbury Food Group has acquired snacking company Flower & White Ltd, as it continues to expand its presence in high-growth bakery categories.
Searches for health foods up 234% YoY on Ocado website
Ocado Retail has revealed it will showcase and support brands focused on healthier and more sustainable food.
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global food production, says Yara
Industry has heard from fertiliser producer Yara’s chief executive that the war in Iran could threaten global food production as fertiliser supply sees disruption.
IGD predicts $1 trillion in global convenience sales by 2030
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has forecast that the global convenience channel will grow from around $900 billion in 2025 to more than $1 trillion in sales by 2030.
Mondelēz achieves $373m profit increase in Q1 “despite ongoing volatility”
Global food manufacturer Mondelēz International reported its results for Q1 2026, finding net revenues had increased by 8.2%.
Kerry Group reports good volume growth in Q1
Ingredients supplier Kerry Group has published its interim management statement for the first quarter, reporting “strong” end market outperformance.
Beacon Foods appoints managing director
Ingredients business Beacon Foods has appointed Jeff Davies as its managing director, which will enable co-founder and chairman Edward Gough to focus on the company’s expansion.
Shoppers seek promotions amid “price concerns”
Data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed that like-for-like grocery inflation fell to 3.8% in the four weeks to 19th April.
Get to know FMT Food Industry Awards host Luke Kempner
We caught up with Luke Kempner to find out more about his career, his love of good food and what guests can expect from his performance at this year’s awards ceremony.