Foodservice inflation stabilises in May as pressures ease in key categories
The Food Service Price Index reached 150.5 in May 2026, recording a slight month-on-month deflationary movement of 0.1%. Following the 0.2% increase observed in April, this fractional easing indicates a broadly stabilising market environment as UK operators continue to navigate complex global headwinds.
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