Food Inflation

Food and drink inflation remains ‘stubbornly high’ despite drop in overall rate

24-May-2023 By James McAllister

Food and beverage prices continued to rise last month despite a ‘substantial’ drop in the overall rate in inflation, new figures from the Office for National Statistics show.

Rising cost pressures force Cardiff restaurant Bully’s to close after almost 30 years

09-May-2023 By James McAllister

Family-run Cardiff restaurant Bully’s has permanently closed its doors after almost 30 years as a result of rising cost pressures.

How to make the most of the drop in food inflation

15-Aug-2014 By Melodie Michel

Food inflation predictions have been lowered to 2 per cent for 2014, following favourable climatic conditions and price pressure in the retail sector. BigHospitality looks at how restaurants can make the most of the lowest inflation levels the market...

Operators 'must optimise food distribution and sourcing' as food inflation takes its toll

23-Sep-2013 By Luke Nicholls

With rising food inflation and value-conscious customers continuing to squeeze margins, operators will need to take steps if they want to avoid a significant impact on their bottom line.

Restaurant's 2013 predictions - vegetables, inflation and unusual doughnuts

10-Jan-2013 By Restaurant magazine

Restaurant magazine predicts what the next 12 months has in store for the industry, including the likely food trends, the year's major openings and the key opportunities and challenges facing operators.

Hospitality operators warned to prepare for food inflation surge in 2013

19-Dec-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Food prices are set to soar next year and chefs and hospitality operators need to prepare for the impact on their businesses of a surge in food inflation, according to the latest report from supply chain consultants Prestige Purchasing.

Food inflation reaches two-year high

08-Jun-2011 By Lorraine Heller

Food inflation in the UK has hit a two-year high, indicating that pricing pressures on hospitality operators are likely to continue into the near future.