Exploring what to expect in 2026, what to watch out for which may impact those predictions, and the implications for your business.
2026 is expected to be another tough year for the food industry. Businesses will focus on restoring margins and volumes amid weak economic growth and continued pressure on household incomes from inflation and higher taxes. Policy changes affecting the food system advanced in 2025 and are likely to accelerate in 2026.
Download IGD’s latest Viewpoint report to understand:
Our new forecasts for food inflation
Our predictions for how the economy may develop in 2026
How consumers may react in 2026
How the policy landscape for the food industry will develop in 2026
Food sector implications