Why food businesses are struggling to keep up with spiralling UK food costs in 2025

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Inflation isn’t just a buzzword; it's a harsh reality for UK food and drink manufacturers and distributors. In June 2025, food prices surged by 3.7% year-on-year—the fastest rate since March 2024, driven by climate-hit harvests, higher labour, energy, and packaging costs (The Guardian). 

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From Farm to Fork: the power of effective ERP software for food businesses

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Food manufacturing and distribution isn’t just about making, processing, and delivering delicious food and getting it out the door. It’s about managing inventory, ensuring compliance and food safety, optimising supply chains, and keeping consumers happy, to name a few.
 
Without a centralised system to handle all these complexities, food businesses can lose revenue, waste staff time and resources, and struggle to grow. As competition increases and technology evolves, many food and beverage companies turn to ERP (enterprise resource planning) software, especially systems designed for the food industry like Dynamics Food (powered by Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central).

Switching to integrated e-commerce with Dynamics Food ERP software

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Managing the switch from B2B to B2C with e-commerce won’t come naturally to most food manufacturers and distributors. So, what obstacles do you have to overcome and how can a Microsoft Dynamics 365 food ERP software help?

Grocery sales break a new record in hopes of a great Christmas

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Despite the pandemic causing uncertainty and chaos for some sectors, the food industry, however, has seen new records for November as consumers hope for a better end to the year.

Why integrated ERP software is crucial for the food industry

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It’s no secret that the food industry has experienced a strange and unpredictable year. From panic buying and empty shelves to the rise of takeaway-only dining, businesses have had to pivot fast. From one extreme to the other, food businesses have had to respond quickly to the changes. While some have struggled to keep up, those with the right tech, like a fully integrated ERP system, have stayed ahead of the curve.

How to become a more agile business in the food industry

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If your current business systems are giving you headaches, it’s time for a change. The food industry is evolving fast, and agility is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s essential. 

COVID-19 urges the food industry to adapt

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During these unprecedented times, COVID-19 has completely changed our daily lives. The way that consumers are shopping to get those essential food items such as milk, bread and cleaning items has changed due to lockdown and social distancing measures being put into place. Many more are turning to online deliveries to get what they need but encounter long waits for deliveries, face long queues outside the supermarket and some empty shelves due to panic buying and stockpiling.

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