The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Shirine Khoury-Haq steps down from Co-op CEO role
Co-op CEO Shirine Khoury-Haq has decided to step down after four years at the retailer, and Kate Allum has been appointed as the interim group CEO.
Olive oil prices fall as ONS reports latest inflation rates
The Food and Drink Federation has revealed that food and non-alcoholic drink prices increased by 3.3% in the 12 months to February 2026, down from 3.6% in the 12 months to January.
Food Industry Awards 2026 finalist shortlist revealed
The finalists in the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have officially been unveiled across 15 different categories, as excitement builds for this year’s awards ceremony.
Porridge products recalled over mouse contamination
Moma Foods has recalled its porridge pots and sachet products following a mouse contamination at its manufacturing site.
EPR scheme to be headed up by UK Packaging PRO
PackUK has appointed UK Packaging PRO as the national Producer Responsibility Organisation for the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme.
FSS seeks responses to CBD novel foods consultation
Food Standards Scotland has launched a public consultation on the first applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol products as novel foods in Scotland.
NFU anticipates price increases across UK food chain
National Farmers’ Union president Tom Bradshaw has warned that conflict in the Middle East will impact food prices, as the UK farming industry is “at the mercy of world markets”.
Mairi Gougeon MSP opens £15m Brakes depot extension
Foodservice wholesaler Brakes Scotland has completed a £15 million extension to its Newhouse depot, which it said would create 50 new jobs.
Government must back UK food manufacturers, FDF says
Data from the Food and Drink Federation shows that the food and drink manufacturing sector now contributes £42 billion to the UK’s economy.
IGD says suppliers must “work more closely” with discounters
Research from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has predicted that discount will remain the fastest growing physical grocery channel globally through to 2030.