The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Lidl full-year revenue reaches £11.7bn
UK discounter Lidl GB has published its full-year accounts for the year ending 28th February 2025, highlighting its “strong revenue and profit growth” during the financial year.
UK dairy export opportunities spotlighted at AHDB conference
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board hosted its inaugural Dairy Export Conference, highlighting global opportunities and future priorities for the UK dairy sector.
Thursday 23rd October is ticket offer deadline for Women In Meat Awards ceremony
This year’s Women In Meat Industry Awards dinner and ceremony is rapidly approaching, with organisers encouraging guests who have not yet booked their tickets to take advantage of the discount offer that finishes this week.
Seasonal Worker Scheme changes to “significantly increase” availability, finds NFU
The National Farmers’ Union has secured a change to the Seasonal Worker Scheme, which will allow workers to re-enter the country sooner than had been allowed previously.
Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs
Global manufacturer Nestlé has announced that it will reduce its global headcount by around 16,000 as part of cost-saving measures.
IGD report reveals rise in demand for convenience food solutions
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has launched its ‘UK convenience market 2025-2030’ report, which revealed that the channel has experience growth of 1% “despite continued external challenges”.
Judging concludes for 2025 Meat Businesswoman of the Year
The judging process for the 2025 Women In Meat Industry Awards took place at Butchers’ Hall in London, with this year’s Meat Businesswoman of the Year now selected.
ASA upholds complaints against Red Tractor advert
The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against an advert by Red Tractor, which it said had “exaggerated the environmental benefits” of the farm assurance scheme.
Justin Stead appointed chair of Walker’s Shortbread
Family-owned shortbread producer Walker’s Shortbread has appointed Justin Stead as its new chair, with Stead to assume his role in late October 2025.
Boparan Private Office funds Roberts Bakery
Boparan Private Office has confirmed an investment in Frank Roberts & Sons Limited, following the company’s Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators.