The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Kerrygold maintains “market-leading” position despite global volatility, says Ornua
Irish dairy co-operative Ornua published its financial results for the 12 months ending 27th December 2025, reporting a group turnover of €3.5 billion.
BRC finds Easter gatherings boosted March food sales
Food sales increased by 6.8% year-on-year in March, above the 12-month average of 4.3% growth, however, the outlook remains “uncertain” according to the British Retail Consortium.
Morrisons to cut staff at its head office
UK supermarket Morrisons has confirmed that a number of staff at its Bradford head office are at risk of redundancy as part of a restructure.
Nestlé appoints managing director for Food UK and Ireland
Food manufacturer Nestlé has appointed Ben Duncan to its senior leadership team as managing director for Food UK and Ireland.
High-sugar food items will be axed from school dinners, announces Government
Government has revealed that high-sugar and deep-fried food items will be removed from school dinner menus with the intention of tackling obesity.
M&S invests £2.1bn in British red meat
British lamb and beef will see a £2.1 billion investment as M&S Food confirms ten-year contracts with red meat suppliers ABP and Dunbia.
UK plant-based market “showing stagnation” – Circana report
Market research company Circana has detailed how the plant-based food industry still has “significant headroom for growth” despite being “firmly established” in Europe.
FDF Scotland calls for cross-party action to strengthen food sector
According to the Food and Drink Federation Scotland, food manufacturers are under “sustained pressure” from rising costs across energy, packing, ingredients and National Insurance contributions.
Co-op Group proposes merger with Southern Co-op
The boards of the Co-op Group and Southern Co-op have announced proposals to combine and create a larger co-operative society.
Defra to assume responsibility for Groceries Code Adjudicator
Responsibility for the Groceries Code Adjudicator will transfer from the Department for Business and Trade to Defra from 1st July 2026.