The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Chancellor allocates £7.4bn to Defra in Spending Review
In its latest Spending Review, Government has set aside £7.4 billion for Defra in 2028-29.
Tesco achieves continued market share gains in Q1 results
According to Tesco’s newly published Q1 trading statement, food sales at the supermarket were up by 5.9% over the 13 weeks ended 24th May 2025.
Meat Awards judging is now underway for 2025
The judging process for the 2025 Meat Management Meat Industry Awards has officially begun, as hundreds of meat products undergo evaluation across 11 categories.
Food manufacturer confidence takes a negative turn
UK food manufacturers have posted a “disappointing” first quarter sales result, according to software provider Unleashed.
Consumers spend with caution as they navigate “financial uncertainty”
The BRC has released the latest retail figures for the four weeks to 31st May 2025, finding that food sales increased by 3.6% year-on-year.
NFU finds “modest” farm income gains are “fragile”
The latest farming income figures have been published by Defra, with the NFU labelling the gains as “fragile”.
CCF urges Government to prioritise the UK food supply chain
The CCF has issued a letter to Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner MP, calling for immediate action to establish a robust food resilience plan for the UK.
Government proposes extended bottom trawling ban
Defra has outlined plans to ban the process of bottom trawling in more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK waters.
Industry to speak at IGD’s ‘Future of the UK Food System’ event
IGD has announced its inaugural flagship event, the Future of the UK Food System, a one-day conference offering insights into the UK food system.
Online nominations for this year’s Women in Meat Industry Awards are open
The annual Women In Meat Industry Awards is the biggest and most important initiative that recognises the significant and growing contribution that women make across the meat sector.