Food inflation - the next course
Two inflationary threats remain for the food and drink sector, labour supply and Brexit uncertainty, find out more in our latest video.
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Food price inflation
Cost inflation facing the food and drink industry from increased commodity prices and sterling devaluation is yet to fully work through into price rises on the shelves. The rest of 2017 will continue to be a challenge for suppliers and retailers as they grapple with these underlying inflationary pressures.
Finding the sweet spot?
There’s been a lot of talk about the so-called ‘sugar tax’, and some concerted campaigning against it. But the smartest players in the industry are seeing this as an opportunity to innovate, reformulate, and exploit the new trend for healthier living.
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