The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
FMT Food Industry Awards nominations and voting sees positive response
The FMT Food Industry Awards have returned for 2025, with the awards ceremony and luncheon set to take place on Thursday 26th June at the 5-star Royal Garden Hotel in London.
Hilton Foods “confident” in 2025 outlook after “strong performance” in 2024
Hilton Food Group Plc has revealed that it experienced “continued strong volume growth” across all regions during the 52-week period to 29th December 2024.
M&S Christmas sales growth “driven by investment”
Marks and Spencer achieved an increase of 8.7% in food sales over the Christmas period, the retailer has reported.
Tesco achieves “strong growth” in market share
UK retailer Tesco has released its Q3 and Christmas Trading Statement for 2024/25, revealing that it experienced volume growth ahead of the market.
JBT acquires food processing equipment manufacturer Marel
Iceland-based multi national food processing equipment manufacturer Marel has been acquired by John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT).
Christmas sales “fared better” as retailers had “challenging year”
According to the British Retail Consortium (BRC), December food sales were below the 3-month average growth of 2.1%.
Walker’s Shortbread gains Royal Warrant
Scottish manufacturer Walker’s Shortbread has announced that it has received a Royal Warrant.
Record Christmas spend as customers splash out on premium lines
According to the latest data from market research firm Kantar, household grocery spend hit a “record high” during Christmas as customers spent an average of £460.
Bakkavor “disappointed” with continued Spalding strike action
Mike Edwards, CEO of food manufacturer Bakkavor, has stated that Unite the Union had been “encouraging its members to maintain strike action”, calling the action “disruptive”.
London Fish and Meat Markets agree terms on new future site
The London Fish Merchants’ Association, Smithfield Market Tenants’ Association and the City of London Corporation have released statements regarding new trading sites.