Key takeaways:
- Chicken, cod, coffee - up again: Chicken rose 30%, cod nearly doubled, and coffee is up over 60% as supply chains stay tight.
- Weather is causing disruption: Storms, floods, and droughts are impacting everything from vegetables to fish.
- Energy & shipping remain challenging: Gas and electricity prices are climbing, and global transport delays are hitting delivery timelines and costs.
- But it’s not all bad news: Milk and cheese prices are starting to ease, seasonal veg is in good supply, and there are smart ways to save.
Advice from our experts
Our Head of Culinary, Paul Bloxham, shares clever ingredient swaps and menu ideas to help you cut costs without cutting quality.
- Swapping tomatoes for roasted red peppers or beetroot
- Using cheese to boost flavour and reduce protein portions
- Featuring seasonal stars like wild garlic and spring greens