The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
Strikes at Princes Food look set to escalate
Strikes at Princes Food UK’s factories across the country could see hundreds of Unite Union’s members head to the picket line in January.
Food exports “continued to fall” in Q3, finds FDF
The Food and Drink Federation has released its Trade Snapshot for Q3, finding that the US remained one of the UK’s biggest trade markets.
BRC says increased retail costs “cannot simply be absorbed”
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest data on consumer price inflation and retail sales, finding that food sales had increased as CPI reached 2.6%.
Aldi invests £650m in 2025 expansion plans
UK discounter Aldi is set to invest around £650 million across Britain as part of its 2025 expansion plans, as it aims to open 1,500 new stores.
Product entry and voting for FMT Food Industry Awards underway
The annual FMT Food Industry Awards recognise the excellence of processors, manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and people across the UK food sector.
Applications for life-changing scholarships open in January
Applications for 2026 Nuffield Farming Scholarships will open on 29th January 2025, offering members of the food, farming, horticulture and rural industries the chance to study a topic they are passionate about.
Obituary: Sir Jim Walker CBE
Walker’s Shortbread has announced that Sir James Nicol Walker CBE passed away in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary on Sunday 15th December, 2024.
Obituary: Mark Norton
Food Management Today is saddened to report the passing of Mark Norton, managing director and owner of the Prima Bakeries Group.
Meat Contacts directory for 2025 now available
The newly published Meat Contacts directory is available to order online to ensure delivery for the new year.
Activist group appeal dismissed by High Court, says BPC
Claims from an activist group that the Defra Secretary was acting unlawfully in allowing so-called “fast-growing” chickens have been dismissed by the High Court.