Reasons to be cautious and reasons to be optimistic - Q1/Q2 commodity outlook
Our category management teams share their thoughts and predictions for the next few months, including 'reasons to be cautious' and 'reasons to be optimistic'. ...
Combatting inflationary pressures
What’s predicted for 2025? National insurance – rising 15% from April Business rates – decreases from 75% to 40% for 2025/26 tax year Living wage...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - Jan
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to November 2024, up from 2.3% in October, but well below its recent...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - Dec
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in the 12 months to October 24, up from 1.7% in September, which means inflation is back...
Inflation and market movements - Q3 recap and Q4 forecast
The last quarter has seen Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remain relatively stable, 2% in May to 2.2% in August. The market was less volatile...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - Oct
The CPI rose by 2.2% in the 12 months to August 2024, unchanged from July. The annual inflation rates in August reflected offsetting movements in...
The rise of chicken skewers in catering - LoveJoes
The landscape of catering is ever-evolving, with new trends and consumer demands shaping the way we serve food. One item that's been gaining traction...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - Aug/Sep
After a weak end to 2023, where the UK fell into a brief recession, economic data in 2024 has been more positive. The Office for...
Inflation Outlook: What does Q3 hold in store?
LOOKING BACK: QUARTER 2 RECAP The last quarter saw inflation soften from 3.4% to 2% CPI. Therefore, this period has been far less volatile compared...
Are consumers really willing to pay more for organic food?
In recent years, the organic food market has seen substantial growth, with more consumers opting for products labelled as organic despite their higher price tags....
Food and drink market update - Jun/Jul
Overview: Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 1.7% in the year to May 2024. This is down from the April figure of 2.9%...
Consumer attitudes towards sustainability
UK consumer trends show a growing emphasis on sustainability, driven by increasing awareness of environmental issues and ethical considerations. Recent survey findings reveal a complex...
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