Raw Material Costs

Food inflation set to return in 2017

04-Jan-2017 By Rick Pendrous

Rising food prices can be expected in 2017 – reversing the deflationary trend of recent years – as news emerged from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that inflation overall in the UK in November had climbed to its highest level in two years.

Food Manufacture Survey

Here’s what state you think the industry’s in

03-Jul-2015 By Rick Pendrous

Competition from limited assortment discounters (LADs) continues to cause problems for the food and drink manufacturers and their supermarket customers, according to our exclusive annual Food Manufacture survey.

Devro reports rising demand, costs and adverse currency factors

22-Oct-2012 By Mike Stones

Sausage skin manufacturer Devro reported strong demand for its collagen sausage castings, which were offset by rising costs and adverse currency factors, according to its latest interim management statement covering the period from July 1 to October 22.

Firms set strategies for 'perfect storm'

01-Apr-2012 By Rick Pendrous

Rising input costs are set to drive new collaborative strategies for businesses operating in the food supply chain, according to a leading economist.

Go against the grain

30-Jun-2008 By Rod Addy

With rocketing wheat prices, bakers are having to find some ingenious routes out of a very sticky situation. Rod Addy reports

Retailers to fuel “unprecedented” consolidation among processors

13-Jun-2008 By Rick Pendrous

Retailer pressure will remain the major driver behind consolidation of food and drink companies, with rising raw material costs and reduced credit...

Lean makes mathematical sense

25-Jan-2008 By Hugh Williams

Here's a riddle for you: Your raw material costs are going up rapidly. Your customers are by nature very price sensitive. Increasing your prices with...

Premier hit by rising wheat prices

12-Nov-2007 By Rod Addy

Higher wheat costs hit trading profits at Premier Foods in September and October, the manufacturer reported in a trading update covering the four...

Asda threatens to delist big brands

15-Oct-2007 By Rick Pendrous

Asda has warned national brand owners, including those in butters and fats, that more could be de-listed next year in favour of local suppliers if...