Food and Drink Report 2025

The rise of a resilient sector

The UK Food and Drink sector is poised for growth with businesses reporting an increasing sense of optimism about their business prospects.  


Surveying 100 UK Food and Drink manufacturers, 95% of business leaders feel positive about the prospects of their business, up from 70% in our last survey. Despite an economic outlook that remains uncertain and having endured Brexit, Covid-19, supply shortages and inflation, businesses are continuing to adapt well. The Food and Drink sector is showing remarkable resilience. 

In the Food and Drink Report 2025, we examine the outlook of Food and Drink manufacturers in the UK. The report identifies the challenges they face and the key drivers for growth. It also addresses the industry’s recruitment struggles, how Food and Drink manufacturers are embracing digital transformation and new technologies, the focus on growth through expansion into new markets and R&D, and the strategies being developed for ESG and sustainability.  

The report is essential reading for anyone involved in the UK Food and Drink industry. It provides a clear picture of where the industry stands today and what lies ahead. Alongside analysis of strategies, the report features case studies of Raynor Foods and Calbee UK as well as tips and practical insights from our own experts. 

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Download our full report below. If you would like to discuss any issues or topics raised in this report, please don't hesitate to contact Cindy Hrkalovic, Head of Food and Drink or your usual BDO Manufacturing advisor.

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