The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Sainsbury’s releases preliminary 2024/25 results
Results for the year ending 1st March 2025 show Sainsbury’s underlying operating profit increased by 7.2%.
The Compleat Food Group to monitor biodiversity across its sites
The Compleat Food Group has partnered with bioacoustics firm AgriSound to gather data on pollinator activity.
Princes pledges to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions
Food and drink group Princes has announced its commitment to reduce its GHG emissions.
Updates to Farm Assurance Review
The NFU has set out the steps it will take to deliver recommendations outlined in the independent review led by Dr David Llewellyn.
Graeme Rolinson heads up new Rolinson Group to deliver industrial food processing equipment
A new business, headed by ex-Marel executive Graeme Rolinson has been launched to bring a range of industrial food processing equipment to businesses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Arla Foods to start producing mozzarella in new Devon plant
The new £179 million plant will begin producing mozzarella from as early as 2027.
Co-operative Group publishes 2024 annual report
The Co-operative Group profits are up for the year ended 4th January 2025, while revenue remained flat.
Avara Foods introduces new broiler standard
Avara Foods has reduced stocking densities across all its supplying broiler farms.
M&S announces plans to open new Bristol depot
Marks & Spencer has confirmed plans to open a new 390,000 square foot distribution centre as part of the development of its logistics network.
Ingå Group has acquired JM Posner
Ingå Group ingredients developer and supplier has acquired UK-based supplier JM Posner.