The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
UK and Faroe Islands reach fishing opportunities agreement
The UK fishing industry will receive over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in Faroese waters, following annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands for 2025.
Yeo Valley acquires The Collective dairy brand
Dairy company Yeo Valley Production Limited has reached an agreement to acquire Epicurean Dairy (UK) Limited and The Collective brand in the UK.
Asda sales down by 3.4% in 2024
UK supermarket Asda has revealed that its total revenue declined by 0.8% in the year to 31st December 2024.
FDF Trade Snapshot finds “concerning gap” between imports and exports
A report from FDF has revealed that food export volumes to the bloc have declined by 34.1% since 2019.
Speciality Breads invests £20m in new bakery
Wholesaler Speciality Breads has announced a £20 million investment into a new ‘Bakery of the Future’ facility.
AIMS commences legal action on FSA levy charges
AIMS has criticised FSA for the charges it is levying on the meat industry, and has commenced legal action.
City Food & Drink Lecture 2025: Keynote speaker highlights primary importance of food security
In this year’s City Food & Drink Lecture, keynote speaker John Shropshire OBE, G’s Group chairman, shared his vision for the future of UK food production.
NFU calls Defra’s closure of SFI applications a “shattering blow” to farmers
Without warning, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has halted all Sustainable Farming Incentive applications.
The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co acquired by The Compleat Food Group
Food manufacturer The Compleat Food Group has acquired The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co for an undisclosed sum.
Waitrose reveals £500,000 farmer fund
UK supermarket Waitrose has launched a £500,000 fund to support British farmers in their transition to net zero emissions.