Consumers reluctant to pay more for less processed products
Consumer insight company Vypr has found that manufacturers are facing “growing pressure” to reformulate products as shoppers demand shorter ingredient lists and fewer ultra-processed foods.
Consumer insight company Vypr has found that manufacturers are facing “growing pressure” to reformulate products as shoppers demand shorter ingredient lists and fewer ultra-processed foods.
The Food Standards Agency published its end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker, finding that 91% of respondents were concerned about food prices.
Over the 13 weeks ending 27th June 2026, UK food business Premier Foods reported its total revenues up 2.7%.
The Health and Social Care Committee has called for Government to prioritise preventing obesity over the interests of the food industry.
The British Retail Consortium released sales data covering the five weeks from 31st May to 4th July 2026, finding food sales growth was down on the 12-month average.
UK food manufacturers have provided two billion portions of fibre to the nation since 2021, according to the Food and Drink Federation.