The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
FSA to search for new chief scientific advisor
FSA has announced that its chief scientific advisor Professor Robin May will step down after a five-year term.
IGD forecasts gradual decline in food inflation by 2027
IGD has released its latest Viewpoint report, UK Food Inflation Forecasts 2025-2027, warning that retail food inflation is set to peak at 5.1% in late summer 2025.
Landfill company to develop food production centre
Crapper and Sons Landfill Limited is working on a development that it said “has the potential to see landfill sites transformed into food production centres”.
Dairy and meat retail trends to be explored at AHDB conference
A conference hosted by AHDB will invite attendees to access industry insight on dairy and meat consumer demand.
Ocado achieves £1.5bn for H1 retail revenue
Online grocer Ocado has revealed its half year results for the 26 weeks ended 1st June 2025, reporting a 16.3% increase in its retail revenue.
AHDB finds yogurt consumption is on the rise
While dairy has seen a decline, yogurt is “bucking the trend” as consumers find it suits a variety of needs, AHDB has reported.
Premier Foods sees 11.4% rise in Sweet Treats sales
Premier Foods’ Q1 trading update for the 13 weeks ended 28th June 2025 reported increased sales in sweet treats but a decline in soup, gravy and stock sales due to the warmer weather.
Inflation increases to 3.6% as shopping basket prices rise
ONS has reported that UK inflation hit 3.6% in the year to June, with prices rising across the cake, bread and cereals categories.
Government reveals UK food strategy policy paper
Government has published its new ‘Good Food Cycle’, a policy paper aimed at driving a “generational change” in the nation’s relationship with food.
Shoppers anticipate a rise in food prices
The British Retail Consortium observed an increase in food sales over the month of June, attributing the “strong” sales to a rise in food inflation.