Germany's first foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in over three decades has sent shockwaves through the agricultural sector, prompting international restrictions on its meat and dairy exports and raising concerns about potential impacts on UK meat prices and supplies. As the EU's…
FPI Annual Briefing: A Deep Dive into Foodservice Pricing and TrendsThe highly anticipated FPI Annual Briefing is a must-watch for anyone in the food and hospitality industry. This year's event delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, especially…
Reflecting on Our Journey Through Sustainable Agriculture Our Farm Study Tour offered participants a unique opportunity to witness sustainable farming practices firsthand. Visiting four leading farms, we explored how UK farmers are adapting to environmental challenges and implementing innovative solutions…
Over the dozen or so years since we began running this event, I have spoken about our food system’s impact upon our health, and that of the planet’s environment, of which we are a part. Distracted as we are…
Insights from the 2024 Foodservice Price Index Annual Briefing We extend our gratitude to all attendees of the FPI Annual Briefing 2024. The event provided a comprehensive overview of the current trends and forecasts in foodservice pricing. For those who…
David Read, Founder and Chairman of Prestige Purchasing says what you think and the questions you ask are the key to CEO success and organisational agility I love attending conferences in our sector. There is so much to learn about…
The latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals more progress in the fight against inflation in the hospitality sector, with rates dropping to 3.1% in July. It means inflation has now fallen for…
Year-on-year inflation in the foodservice sector has fallen for 12 months in a row, the latest Foodservice Price Index (FPI) report from Prestige Purchasing and CGA by NIQ reveals. Inflation in June 2024 stood at 3.6%, a rate now considered…