Insights
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20 February 2025
Food and drink sector optimism hit by challenges of rising NI and labour costsUK food and drink businesses are feeling less optimistic about future growth than 12 months ago, with several firms citing rising National Insurance Contributions and National Minimum Wage costs as a contributing factor, according to our 2024 survey of the sector.
05 December 2024
Time to share your views on the current health of the UK food & drink sectorIt’s that time of year to reflect on what has been and look forward to what’s coming. Partner and Head of Food & Drink Adam Hardie reflects on the current health of the UK Food & Drink sector, and explains why our survey is so important and how businesses can help it deliver the most accurate picture of the industry.
06 August 2024
Pivoting for success: from painting oil rigs to packing produceWhen life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When life gives you a pandemic, make a transformational impact on the Food & Drink industry.
27 February 2024
Food and drink businesses find cause for optimism amid overseas opportunitiesAlmost seven in 10 (68%) of UK food and drink businesses are optimistic about future growth despite costs continuing to be a significant challenge, according to a new survey of the sector. The research was carried out by leading UK independent accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael, as part of an annual temperature check of the sector.
20 December 2023
How robots can reinforce Scotland as a land of food and drinkScotland is renowned globally for its natural larder, but it’s been another challenging year for the food and drink industry with rising raw ingredient prices, soaring energy costs and pay increases reducing margins.
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