The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Government warned “soaring” energy costs could undermine domestic food production
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham MP to call for urgent action on escalating farm energy costs.
Lidl records £13bn turnover in full-year results
Discounter Lidl GB has reached record market share for the financial year ended 28th February 2026, recording a rise in turnover to reach £13 billion.
Blerina Essen appointed CEO of bakery business
Bakery business Norac Foods UK has appointed Blerina Essen as its chief executive officer as Worldpanel reported a 9.6% growth on the year in the morning goods category.
Waitrose expands nitrite-free range as consumer appetite “accelerates”
Waitrose has expanded its ‘Made Without Nitrites’ range by launching gammon and bacon products into the range.
Greggs proposes closure of four UK manufacturing sites
UK bakery brand Greggs has announced its intention to close four manufacturing facilities, which could result in 740 employees being made redundant.
Pip & Nut achieves £26.4m revenue
Food brand Pip & Nut has reported a 50% increase in revenue on the year as it moves into operating profit for the first time.
Precision-bred banana approved for marketing by Defra
A Norwich-based biotechnology company has created a slow-browning banana, which the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has approved for marketing.
Further cell-cultivated guidance released by food standards bodies
The Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland have published a package of supplementary guidance for businesses developing cell-cultivated products.
Waitrose refreshes ‘Good Health’ logo as consumers avoid ultra-processed foods
UK retailer Waitrose has changed its ingredient and nutritional criteria for its ‘Good Health’ logo, which it said would “shift the focus” towards ingredient transparency.
Manufacturers call for Government to commit to current regulations
Research has set out the challenges faced by businesses investing in food reformulation, finding respondents wanted “greater regulatory certainty”.