The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Nestlé appoints Philipp Navratil as CEO
Nestlé has announced the departure of its CEO Laurent Freixe, as Philipp Navratil is appointed to the role.
Asda Q2 results show best quarterly performance since Q1 2024
Total revenue is down by 0.2% year-on-year, but the supermarket reported that investment in lower prices has strengthened like-for-like sales during the quarter.
“Strong” demand as UK dairy exports reach £1.1bn
According to analysis by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, the total value of UK dairy exports in the first half of 2025 increased 20% on the same period last year.
BRC appoints new board chair
The British Retail Consortium has appointed Jo Whitfield CBE as chair, as Eve Williams is appointed to the board.
Interfood Technology: SAIREM’s RF tempering of white fish blocks
SPONSORED CONTENT: Interfood Technology speaks to Food Management Today about how SAIREM reduces drip loss using radio-frequency electromagnetic energy.
Arla revenue reaches €7.4bn revenue in H1 2025
In the first half of 2025, dairy cooperative Arla Foods said it achieved a “solid” half-year performance.
Government policy decisions lower food manufacturer confidence
The Food and Drink Federation has published its latest State of Industry report, finding that confidence among food manufacturers remains “concerningly low”.
Co-op and Dunbia welcome new SPS agreement
Food Security Minister Daniel Zeichner visited food processing facilities to discuss the effects of the upcoming SPS agreement with the EU on industry.
Neil Williams appointed managing director of Sysco subsidiaries
Regional food wholesaler kff and Medina Foodservice have announced Neil Williams as their new managing director.
Lidl invests £435m in warehouses to expand its reach
UK retailer Lidl has started construction on a new warehouse in Leeds, which it said would create 400 new roles.