The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
AHDB expects cereal and oilseed imports to remain high
Research from AHDB has found that following an overall smaller cereal harvest in 2024, the UK has a greater reliance on imported grain in the 2024/25 year.
Beyond Meat to cut jobs as part of “cost-reduction initiatives”
Plant based brand Beyond Meat has announced it will reduce its workforce in Europe and North America, as well as suspending its operational activities in China.
Finedale Foods acquires George Adams 1910
Food manufacturer Finedale Foods has purchased meat products brand George Adams 1910.
Ocado Retail revenue up 13.9% as orders increase
Online retailer Ocado Group has published its full year results for the 52 weeks ended 1st December 2024, with group revenue increasing by 11% on the year.
Defra farming announcements made at 2025 NFU Conference
The 2025 NFU Conference saw Defra Secretary Steve Reed make a number of farming announcements, while Defra stood firm on IHT measures.
Tim Brett and Sridhar Ramamurthy to provisionally lead Pladis
British confectionary and snacks company Pladis has revealed that CEO Salman Amin has stepped down.
Lidl inaugural farming conference champions British agriculture
UK discounter Lidl brought together over 130 farmers, food producers and industry leaders for its inaugural Grassroots British Farming Conference.
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher to step down
Unilever chief executive Hein Schumacher has stepped down, with Fernando Fernandez to succeed him as CEO.
Scottish baker marks its 70th anniversary with 70th shop opening
Bayne’s The Family Bakers is celebrating the opening of its 70th shop at Perth’s Inveralmond Retail Park, marking its 70th year in business.
Arla proposes site closure as part of £90m investment plan
Arla Foods has proposed the closure of its Settle facility as it invests nearly £90 million into its Lockerbie site in Scotland.