Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - September
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July 2025, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June 2025....
A closer look at: The Meat Market
We're currently facing numerous challenges with beef prices rising, tight chicken availability and turkey prices at an all-time high in the run up to this...
Vending and automated retail - the next big thing
The UK vending and automated retail industry is evolving rapidly; in fact, the UK’s unattended retail market – covering vending, micro-markets, OCS, coffee-to-go and other...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - August
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.6% in the 12 months to June 2025, up from 3.4% in the 12 months to May 2025....
Exploring the rise in ready-to-drink cocktails
Ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails are experiencing a surge in popularity, driven by convenience, increasing variety and the rise in consumer demand for more premium, experience-led drinking...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - July
The Consumer Prices Index rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to May 2025. Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 4.4% in May, up...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - June
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.5% in the 12 months to April 2025, up from 2.6% in the 12 months to March 2025....
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - May
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to March, down from 2.8% in the 12 months to February. Food and...
Allergen management advice for caterers
Allergen management in catering and hospitality is a critical aspect of food safety, guest satisfaction and legal compliance. It involves identifying, controlling and communicating the...
Category spotlight: Fish
Market overview: Economic and Operational Pressures: volatile foreign exchange rates continue to put pressure on frozen fish and seafood, in particular cod, haddock, tuna, and...
Inflation outlook and foodservice market update - Apr
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.8% in the 12 months to February 2025 and was up 0.4% vs. last month. The Retail Price...
Inflation report - Recap on the last quarter and next quarter outlook
The last quarter has seen the CPI inflation measure in the UK rise from 2.0% in December 2024 to 2.8% in February 2025. ...
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