The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Ocado remains fastest growing grocer, finds Worldpanel data
Market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator has published its latest grocery market share data, reporting a 3.4% rise in take-home sales in the four weeks to 22nd February 2026 compared with last year.
Logistics industry calls for “swift” SPS deal
Logistics UK has stated that if the Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential, trade friction “must be reduced” through the introduction of a swift UK-EU SPS agreement.
Waitrose halts mackerel sourcing over sustainability concerns
UK supermarket Waitrose has suspended its mackerel sourcing in response to overfishing, with no time-frame as to when it will start sourcing mackerel again.
Report warns labour shortages are a “growing risk”
A report from the Institute of Grocery Distribution has warned that long-term structural workforce shortages across the UK food system pose a “growing risk” to national food security.
HAU seeks food industry view on waste reduction
Harper Adams University is seeking industry feedback on food waste, aiming to help shape a new global standard for reducing food waste.
Government to close EPR funding shortfall
PackUK has confirmed that there will be no change to disposal fees for Year 1 of the Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging, following a shortfall in reported tonnage.
Food businesses observe “deterioration” of conditions in Q4
The latest State of Industry report from the Food and Drink Federation has revealed that over the “crucial” Q4 trading period, confidence amongst food manufacturers remained low at -31%.
Biscuit manufacturer reports £695m revenue
UK biscuit manufacturer Fox’s Burton’s Company Group Limited has reported a year of “strong growth” in its latest results for the year ending 31st August 2025.
Hospitality businesses launch Sustainable Chicken Forum
Eight businesses from across the hospitality industry have announced they are withdrawing from the Better Chicken Commitment to launch their own initiative.
Asda Income Tracker shows lowest earners are worse off
UK retailer Asda has found that while most households saw a year-on-year improvement in disposable income, under-30s and those on the lowest incomes are being left behind.