Viewpoint: striving for growth
25 April 2024Read our latest Viewpoint report detailing the economic landscape, the labour market, consumer sentiment and policy outlook.
2024 is proving, so far, to be another challenging year for many food and grocery businesses. The economy is experiencing weak economic growth, despite declining inflation. Many consumers are still scarred by the cost-of-living crisis. With a general election expected this year, much government policy relating to the food and consumer goods industry is on hold.
Download IGD’s latest Viewpoint report: striving for growth, to understand:
The outlook for inflation and food inflation
The impact of slow economic growth on the food and consumer goods industry
The challenges of the UK labour market and opportunities to enhance the sector attractiveness of the food system
The outlook for consumer confidence and general consumer sentiment including spend on food and grocery shopping and eating out
How the looming general election is impacting policy progress related to the food and consumer goods industry.