Food costs still climbing? Supply chains under pressure?

Our UK Commodity Market Report for Q3 2025 is here to help. We’ve unpacked what’s driving prices, where the biggest pressures are, and how to stay ahead this autumn season.

Key takeaways:

• Chicken, haddock, coffee – prices up again: Chicken is up over 11% this quarter, haddock hits record highs, and coffee costs remain high due to global supply deficits.
• Droughts hitting UK crops hard: Potatoes, cereals, and feed are down 50–80% as dry weather and heatwaves disrupt yields.
• Shipping and energy remain tight: Red Sea conflict and Panama Canal delays are pushing up costs and extending delivery times.
• But there’s good news: Apples are abundant, olive oil has gone down in price and autumn veg is in great shape.

Advice from our experts

Paul Bloxham, Head of Culinary, shares timely tips to cut costs without cutting quality, including:

• Alternatives to ingredients rising in price
• The latest seasonal ingredients to keep costs low
• Ways to incorporate seasonal produce on your menus