The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Beacon Foods appoints managing director
Ingredients business Beacon Foods has appointed Jeff Davies as its managing director, which will enable co-founder and chairman Edward Gough to focus on the company’s expansion.
Shoppers seek promotions amid “price concerns”
Data from Worldpanel by Numerator showed that like-for-like grocery inflation fell to 3.8% in the four weeks to 19th April.
Get to know FMT Food Industry Awards host Luke Kempner
We caught up with Luke Kempner to find out more about his career, his love of good food and what guests can expect from his performance at this year’s awards ceremony.
FDF Scotland launches reformulation funding for manufacturers
The Food and Drink Federation Scotland has launched a round of funding to support Scottish food manufacturers as they prepare for new HFSS regulations.
Scottish Bakers report highlights shift towards premium products
Scottish Bakers has published its Bakery Category Insight Reports 2026, which was produced in collaboration with global bakery supplier Dawn Foods.
IGD calls for industry to address long-term workforce shortages
The Institute of Grocery Distribution has urged the food and drink industry to commit to equipping young people to work and progress in the industry.
Sainsbury’s achieves sales of £25.9bn
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s has posted its results for the 52 weeks ended 28th February 2026, reporting a 4.9% increase in sales on the year.
Aldi to invest £1.1bn in British egg production
Aldi has committed to an investment of £1.1 billion into British egg production over five years, with the intention to “support supplier stability and growth”.
Own-brand nitrite-free ham range unveiled on Waitrose shelves
Waitrose has unveiled its own-brand ‘Made Without Nitrites’ ham range, as searches for nitrite free ham increased by 350% on the year on the Waitrose website.
Danone spotlights dairy in “strong” Q1 results
Global food manufacturer Danone has reported sales of €6,708 million during the first quarter, up by 2.7% on a like-for-like basis.