In Focus
What 2023 has in store for UK’s food industry
Cost pressures and sustainability are just a few factors affecting consumer behaviour this year.
Higher vegetable costs are making consumers cut down on greens: report
Almost 1 in 2 lower-income families are buying fewer vegetables due to inflation.
Takeaways, deliveries double in October against pre-pandemic levels
However, year-on-year sales were down by 7% compared to October 2021.
Food prices climbs for nine consecutive months
Prices increased by 19.9% in October.
Britain's hospitality sector sales grows by 1.5% in October
However, inflation is making sales significantly behind 2021 and 2019 in real terms.
More than half of UK consumers order less from restaurants
This as they save money amidst cost pressures.
Food, drink inflation hits nearly 20% in September
This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit inflation.
64% British consumers say eating, drinking brands can be more eco-friendly
Nearly half of consumers said a venue’s sustainability choices are important.
Tea over booze: More than half of millennial tea lovers get tea as liquor alternative
Almost 4 in 10 millennials reduced alcohol intake to save money.
Caffè Nero and Waitrose brew partnership
The partnership brings a range of new benefits for myWaitrose members.
Cost of no-show reservations halve in 2022
The cost of no-shows in the hospitality sector dropped by $5.63b
Food inflation in hospitality hit 15% in August: index
It is the seventh month of double digit inflation in a row.
Nearly half of consumers change food choices due to calorie count
Almost two in three consumers switch their dish if it contains more than 1,000 calories.
Like-for-like sales for hospitality segments increase: report
Restaurants are still the strongest performing hospitality sectors in August.
UK gov’t policies to help grow foodservice profit by 14.9% in 2026
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will reach $152.6b in the next four years.
Fish and chips sales expected to increase: report
Nearly half of consumers said they are willing to pay for premium fish and chips.
