The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
HFSS advertising banned after 9pm
A ban on the advertising of so-called “junk” foods has been implemented across the UK, with all adverts for HFSS foods now banned on television before 9pm.
New Year Honours list recognises UK food industry
The 2026 New Year Honours list has recognised the achievements of people from across the UK, including key food industry figures.
Farm Profitability Review urges Government to partner with industry
Baroness Minette Batters’ Government-commissioned Farm Profitability Review has been published, setting out a number of recommendations on how Government can work with industry to strengthen farm businesses.
NFU Scotland urges retailers to curb “excessive” festive discounting
The farmers’ union has called on UK supermarkets to end the “damaging practice” of deep discounting on fresh produce at Christmas, which is said risks undermining the long-term viability of Scottish horticulture.
PML Seafrigo appoints Sean Smith as CEO
PML Seafrigo UK & Ireland has announced the departure of CEO Mike Parr, with Sean Smith appointed chief executive.
Consumer price inflation falls on the month, finds ONS
According to figures from the Office for National Statistics food and drink made the largest downward contributions to the monthly change in consumer price inflation annual rates.
Meat Contacts 2026 now available to order
Meat Contacts, often referred to as the ‘Bible’ for the UK meat industry, is hot off the press and available to order for 2026.
Tesco signs AI deal with Mistral AI
UK food retailer Tesco has signed a three-year agreement with French start-up Mistral AI, as part of a broader strategy to bolster its use of artificial intelligence.
Food and drink exports fall by nearly a quarter, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has found that food exports to the EU have fallen by 23.4% over the last five years when compared to the five-year period prior to Brexit.
Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards in full flood
The annual FMT Food Industry awards is well underway and will recognise the innovation, hard work and excellence of the UK food sector.