The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
BRC says increased retail costs “cannot simply be absorbed”
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest data on consumer price inflation and retail sales, finding that food sales had increased as CPI reached 2.6%.
Aldi invests £650m in 2025 expansion plans
UK discounter Aldi is set to invest around £650 million across Britain as part of its 2025 expansion plans, as it aims to open 1,500 new stores.
Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the excellence of processors, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and people across the UK food sector.
Applications for life-changing scholarships open in January
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29th January 2025, offering members of the food, farming, horticulture and rural industries the chance to study a topic they are passionate about.
Obituary: Sir Jim Walker CBE
Walker’s Shortbread has announced that Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15th December, 2024.
Obituary: Mark Norton
Food Management Today is saddened to report the passing of Mark Norton, managing director and owner of the Prima Bakeries Group.
Meat Contacts directory for 2025 now available
The newly published Meat Contacts directory is available to order online to ensure delivery for the new year.
Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.
AHDB pilot to measure environmental impact of UK food producers
The AHDB baselining pilot will aim to measure the environmental impact of 170 producers across Great Britain.
Government says commitment to farmers is “steadfast”
Government has announced that during the first week of December, it injected more than £343 million into the rural economy to benefit over 31,000 farmers.