The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Tesco announces preliminary 2024/25 results
Tesco reveals better than expected results for 2024/25 but predicts operating profit will be down in 2025/26 due to increased “competitive intensity”.
Hilton Food Group results show volume growth
Hilton Foods has announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ending 29th December 2024.
AHDB aims to drive British dairy exports to Singapore
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has sent a trade development team to the FHA-Food & Beverage show in Singapore.
NFU Scotland sets out policy concerns in letter to Chancellor
NFU Scotland president Andrew Connon has written to Rachel Reeves MP urging Government to address fiscal policies impacting agriculture.
AHDB responds to Farm Assurance Review
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has published its response to the Farm Assurance Review.
Food Industry Awards finalists shortlist unveiled
Organisers of the 2025 FMT Food Industry Awards have revealed this year’s finalists ahead of the much anticipated awards ceremony on 26th June.
Industry reacts to US trade tariffs
Following the announcement by President Trump of a 10% tariff on all UK exports to the US, the NFU and AHDB have given comment.
Co-op delivers “strongly” while “economic challenges remain”
Co-op has released its results for the 52 weeks to 4th January 2025, reporting a £133 million increase in profit before tax.
Magnavale completes construction of Easton cold storage facility
Cold storage provider Magnavale unveiled its £140 million Easton facility, with the investment resulting in a site with 101,000 frozen pallet spaces.
Greencore to acquire Bakkavor for £1.2bn
Food manufacturer Bakkavor is to be purchased by manufacturer Greencore for £1.2 billion to create a company with a combined revenue of £4 billion.