Food inflation to spike in 2027 as cost pressures build, IGD forecasts

The UK's Institute of Grocery Distribution is forecasting a sharp rise in food inflation ahead, with prices expected to jump from 2.9-3.9% in 2026 to 5.6-6.6% in 2027 before slightly moderating to 5.3-6.3% in 2028. This significant increase means wine producers, distributors, and retailers should prepare for mounting cost pressures on everything from production to packaging and logistics over the coming years.