The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Luke Kempner to host 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards
Organisers of the 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards have unveiled comedian, actor and impressionist Luke Kempner as the host of this year’s awards ceremony.
NFU says producers “already seeing impact” of global instability
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to the Prime Minister to warn that tensions in the Middle East are already pushing up the cost of key farm inputs.
Simon Ball appointed Nomad Foods president
UK frozen food company Nomad Foods Limited has appointed Simon Ball as president UK & Ireland, effective 23rd March 2026.
PROMAR Food Ingredients signs exclusive UK distribution agreement with Rolinson Group
PROMAR Food Ingredients will be exclusively represented by Rolinson Group and has agreed an official distribution agreement for the UK with the company.
Government urges food businesses to prepare for SPS agreement
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has set out how the new sanitary and phytosanitary agreement is expected to affect UK importers and exporters.
Women In Meat Industry Awards to be hosted by Sally Gunnell
Organisers of the Women In Meat Industry Awards have announced that the 2026 dinner and ceremony will be hosted by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell.
Co-op invests £1.5m in EV fleet
UK retailer Co-op has invested £1.5 million in its vehicle fleet, switching to electric home delivery vehicles to support is carbon reduction and net zero goals.
NFU welcomes MPs to Arla facilities
The National Farmers’ Union welcomed MPs to an Arla dairy farm to share insights on food security and economy as part of the NFU’s Food and Farming Fellowship Scheme.
AHDB observes increase in UK dairy export volumes
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has analysed UK dairy exports in Q4 2025, finding that volumes had grown by 28% to 367,000 tonnes.
IGD says downgraded growth “adds pressure” for industry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the 2026 Spring Statement, reporting that inflation had fallen.