The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK deal with Japan removes red tape on organic exports
Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced a strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement, which she said would “slash red tape” for British food exporters.
Beyond Meat reports yearly loss of $178m
Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has reported its financial results for the full year ended 31st December 2025, finding revenues had decreased by 15.6% on the year to hit $275.5 million.
FDF forecasts food prices could rise by 9% in 2026
The Food and Drink Federation has revised its food inflation forecast, expecting it to reach over 9% by the end of the year.
Unilever Foods to combine with McCormick
Unilever has confirmed that it will combine its Unilever Foods business with McCormick & Company to create a global food supplier.
Princes achieves £1.9bn revenue in 2025
Global food producer Princes reported a 46% increase in revenue following the publication of its preliminary results for the 12 months ended 31st December 2025.
Grocery inflation “steady” at 4.3% as shoppers make Easter purchases
The latest data from Worldpanel by Numerator has detailed how take-home sales at UK grocers increased by 4.4% in the four weeks to 22nd March 2026.
Government “must restore” food exports to pre-Brexit levels, finds report
In its 2025 Trade Snapshot, the Food and Drink Federation revealed that food and drink exports from the UK experienced “record value growth” last year, reaching £25.6 billion.
Councils to receive £155,000 to improve food procurement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a selection of local authorities in England will be awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices.
Asda reports £21bn in sales for 2025
UK supermarket Asda has published its results for the full year ended 31st December 2025, reporting a fall in earnings while debt was reduced.
Food inflation is set to rise, warns IGD
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has released updated food inflation forecasts, warning that food inflation could briefly reach more than 8% by June 2026 if disruption to global energy markets persists.