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2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery now available
The 2026 FMT Food Industry Awards video review and photo gallery have been posted online following a successful 2026 ceremony in London.
Morrisons sales reach £4bn in Q2
UK supermarket Morrisons has reported a 2.2% rise in group like-for-like sales as the retailer achieves its 14th quarter of like-for-like growth.
Effect of food inflation to last into 2028, finds IGD
Food inflation could peak lower but last into 2028, the Institute of Grocery Distribution has found, citing a lag from the Middle East conflict sustaining cost pressures.
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.
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.
View the 2026 FMT Awards review e-magazine
Find out all of the winners and finalists from the 2026 Food Management Industry Awards. The much anticipated event took place on Friday 12th June at the 5-star Royal Lancaster Hotel, London.
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