The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Aldi stocks the most Scottish produce, says NFU Scotland
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has named Aldi as Scotland’s leading supermarket for Scottish sourcing following its latest ShelfWatch 2025 Mid-Year Report.
UK Sausage Week awards lunch photo gallery
The UK Sausage Week luncheon and awards presentation took place at Butchers’ Hall in London, and photographs from the celebratory event are now available to view online.
Colin Faulkner appointed Seafish CEO
UK trade body Seafish has announced the appointment of Colin Faulkner as its new chief executive.
UK Sausage Week 2025 winners crowned in London
Winners of the UK Sausage Week competition were revealed on 27th October as part of a sell-out luncheon and awards ceremony at Butchers’ Hall in London.
LEAF finds sustainability a key driver for young people
Research from Linking Environment and Farming has found that growing awareness of environmental sustainability among teenagers can be a “major driver”.
Kerry achieves “strong” growth led by bakery, snacks and dairy
In its Q3 interim management statement, ingredients supplier Kerry reported volume growth of 3%.
Ministers attend Welsh food trade show
The Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership, Jack Sargeant MS, officially opened Blas Cymru/Taste Wales 2025 in Wales.
Food Industry Awards opens for product nominations and voting
The 2026 Food Management Today Food Industry Awards annual initiative has been launched, with product nominations and voting now open online.
ONS figures show decline in food inflation rate
The Office for National Statistics has released its latest Consumer Price Inflation figures, reporting a 3.8% rise in CPI in the 12 months to September 2025 while the rate of food inflation fell.
Lidl full-year revenue reaches £11.7bn
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its full-year accounts for the year ending 28th February 2025, highlighting its “strong revenue and profit growth” during the financial year.