This statistic shows the percentage change in price of key commodities for the food industry for the weeks following the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2016. Coffee Robusta experienced the sharpest increases in price at **** percent, followed by chicken at **** percent.

This statistic shows the potential costs of food exports to the European Union (EU) from the United Kingdom (UK), based on trade data from 2015. Without a free-trade deal following Brexit, trade of miscellaneous edible preparations could cost approximately 111 million British pounds in EU tariffs, followed by 105 million British pounds for preparations of cereals, flours, starch or milk.

Delicatessens’ revenue is expected to contract at a compound annual rate of 1.5% over the five years through 2025-26 to £1 billion. Inflationary pressures and the energy crisis have disrupted consumer spending habits in recent years, with households prioritising essential purchases during the cost-of-living crisis. Brexit-related complications, including border checks and increased red tape, led many EU exporters to cease operations, hitting delis reliant on imports of niche products. This drove up delis’ purchase costs, eating into profitability, which was further dented by a climbing National Living Wage. However, revenue has been supported by consistent demand from higher-income consumers, who were less affected by economic fluctuations. Consumers' preference for quality over quantity supports the sale of premium deli offerings. Revenue has been bolstered by increased consumer awareness of ultra-processed and unhealthy foods, driving demand for quality options. This shift has supported sales of both meat and meat alternatives as consumers prioritise high-quality choices. However, dipping consumer confidence in early 2025-26 threatens to weigh on recovering retail spending. At the same time, the industry faces threats from supermarkets expanding their deli substitutes and quality offerings. In response, delis are focusing on unique, artisanal products to keep customers’ attention. Revenue is projected to climb by 1.5% in 2025-26, primarily driven by easing economic pressures, growing demand from eco and health-conscious consumers and a continued preference for quality over quantity. Revenue is forecast to swell at a compound annual rate of 2.6% over the five years through 2030-31 to £1.2 billion. Consumer spending is projected to recover, especially in middle- and low-income markets, benefitting delis’ sales. However, recovery could be marred by increasing economic uncertainty. Tariffs threaten to disrupt global supply chains, potentially raising purchase costs for delis. As a result, delis may pivot to locally sourced produce to reduce their reliance on trade while capitalising on the growing demand for environmentally friendly products. Delis will continue to leverage their high-quality, healthy offerings to capture demand from increasingly health-conscious consumers. Online trends will continue to spur pockets of demand for niche offerings, ensuring delis must stay on top of trends to maximise sales. However, supermarkets will remain a threat as they continue to expand their premium and deli offerings. In response, delis may double down on their value-added offerings, including excellent customer service, niche products and enhanced store layouts, to wrestle back customers and ensure long-term revenue growth.

In April 2025, 92 percent of households in Great Britain that reported a cost of living increase in the previous month advised that that their food bills had increased, with 80 percent reporting increased gas or electricity bills.

The UK cold chain transportation market, a vital component of the broader food and pharmaceutical supply chains, is experiencing robust growth. With a global market size of $11.52 billion in 2025 and a CAGR of 8.16%, the UK segment mirrors this upward trajectory, although precise figures for its individual market size are unavailable from the provided data. However, considering the UK's significant role in European trade and its robust food and pharmaceutical sectors, a reasonable estimate would place the UK market size at a substantial portion of the overall European market. The key drivers include rising consumer demand for fresh produce and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, coupled with increasing e-commerce penetration requiring efficient last-mile delivery solutions. Growth is further fueled by advancements in temperature-controlled transportation technologies, such as improved refrigeration systems and real-time tracking capabilities, enhancing efficiency and reducing spoilage. Stringent regulations concerning food safety and pharmaceutical product integrity contribute significantly to market expansion. Challenges include fluctuations in fuel prices, driver shortages, and Brexit-related complexities affecting cross-border transportation. Market segmentation reveals strong demand across various applications: horticulture (fresh fruits and vegetables), dairy, meat, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. The chilled segment is likely the largest, driven by high consumption of fresh produce, followed by frozen goods. Major players, including Lineage Logistics, Culina Group, and Reed Boardall, are strategically investing in infrastructure and technological advancements to maintain a competitive edge. The forecast period (2025-2033) anticipates sustained growth, propelled by continued e-commerce expansion, technological innovation, and increasing regulatory pressure. However, the industry needs to address ongoing challenges proactively, including investing in driver training and implementing sustainable practices to mitigate environmental impact and ensure long-term viability. A focus on efficient supply chain management, including optimized routing and improved warehousing facilities, will further enhance market performance. The diversification of services offered by major players, such as value-added services like labeling and packaging, will also contribute significantly to growth. The long-term outlook for the UK cold chain transportation market remains positive, mirroring the global trend of growing demand for efficient and reliable temperature-controlled logistics. Recent developments include: January 2023: Constellation Cold Logistics (“Constellation”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary HSH Cold Stores Ltd (“HSH”), announced agreement for the acquisition of Associated Cold Stores & Transport Limited (ACS&T Logistics), a subsidiary of Camellia Plc. The transaction closed on January 2023 and will expand and strengthen HSH’s footprint and service offering for existing and new customers., October 2022: Almost half of UK logistics firms is set to make an acquisition in the next year despite challenging market conditions. Data published by Barclays Corporate Banking reported that 45 per cent of UK businesses were considering the move as a way to achieve economies of scale and expand services.. Notable trends are: Brexit Pushing the Demand for Refrigerated Transportation.

This statistic shows the factors that young Britons most worry about since the result of the EU referendum. The data shows that 45 percent of respondents were concerned about the perceived effect that a "Brexit" might have on the cost of travelling abroad, this was followed by the cost of food at 41 percent.

In 2022/23 the median annual household disposable income in the United Kingdom amounted to approximately ****** British pounds. Between 1994/95 and 2007/08 the average household disposable income showed year-on-year increases, but after this point, income levels began to stagnate and even decline in some years. Although average household disposable resumed a steady growth pattern between 2012/13 and 2016/17, it has fluctuated in more recent years, and declined in the most recent two years. Economic shocks and disposable income The steady growth of disposable income from 1994 to 2008 reflected the generally healthy UK economy in that period. After the global financial crisis, however, the UK economy was plunged into a deep recession that is mirrored by a decline in disposable income. Although there was a period of recovery between 2013 and 2016, the UK economy has suffered a series of economic shocks since that point. The Brexit Referendum of 2016, and the subsequent economic and political fallout, was followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and in more recent years by the Inflation Crisis and Ukraine War. Living costs putting UK households under pressure Between January and April 2022, the share of people reporting an increase in their living costs compared with the previous month rose from ** percent to ** percent. This corresponded with significant price increases at that time, with CPI inflation surging from *** percent in February 2021 to a **-year-high of **** percent by October 2022. Although inflation did gradually start to decline in the following months, it wasn't until July 2023 that wages caught up with inflation. The surge in energy and food prices that caused this high inflation, was devastating for UK households, leading to the worst Cost of Living Crisis for decades.