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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

Publisher Euromonitor International
Published Nov 07, 2025
Length 60 Pages
SKU # EP20575567

Description

Sales of cooking ingredients and meals see steady growth in current value terms in 2025 fuelled by increased price stability and a growing interest in global cuisine and more authentic dining experiences. While many consumers remain price sensitive there is also a growing focus on healthy eating, with increasing concerns around the harmful impact of ultra-processed foods.

Euromonitor International's Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Kingdom report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2024, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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* Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
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60 Pages
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
November 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
COOKING INGREDIENTS AND MEALS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Growing interest in global cuisine and authentic flavours
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Sales increase thanks to increased price stability and the need for convenience
Consumers look for innovation and a more authentic experience
Focus on UPFs pushes demand towards healthier and more natural options
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sales set to grow despite further price increases
Government regulation and a focus on healthier eating set to influence the market
Innovation will be key to building and retaining interest across the market
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Kraft Heinz retains the lead by adapting to evolving market trends
Smaller players seeing dynamic growth through authentic and innovative offerings
CHANNELS
Supermarkets and hypermarkets remain the key distribution channels
Competition increases as online and offline retailers compete for share
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Instability in supply chain poses challenges
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Volume sales return to growth as the price of olive oil stabilises
Olive oil fuelling growth as the market improves
WHAT’S NEXT?
Bright outlook for edible oils with improved forecasts for olive harvests
Innovation will be important, yet long-term success will depend on perceived value and practicality
Sustainability commitments and flavour innovation set to inform market growth
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Filippo Berio remains the leading brand but private label still dominates
Odysea making waves with its premium product line
CHANNELS
Hypermarkets and supermarkets successfully anticipate evolving market trends
Discounters pick up share against a backdrop of economic uncertainty
CATEGORY DATA
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
MEALS AND SOUPS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Innovative and premium offerings appeal to busy consumers
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Demand remains stable in an increasing polarised market
Food kits thriving as players tap into the demand for healthy and convenient meal solutions
WHAT’S NEXT?
Innovation and premiumisation expected to fuel sustained gains in meals and soups
Health and nutrition trends set to drive new developments and reshape consumer preferences
International flavours, indulgence and sustainability set to boost consumer interest
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Private label continues to dominate despite the rise of branded meal kits
Crosta & Mollica focuses on delivering authentic Italian pizza for success
CHANNELS
Hypermarkets anchor the market as convenience and value led retailers gain ground
Warehouse clubs appeal to price sensitive shoppers while e-commerce continues to grow
CATEGORY DATA
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth fuelled by innovation and new flavours
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Mixed performances seen across the market with younger consumers displaying new preferences
Chilli sauces on the rise as consumers show a growing appetite for spicy food
WHAT’S NEXT?
Focus on home dining and retail innovation set to fuel growth
Consumers likely to demand healthier, cleaner and more natural products
Sauces and condiments thrive on bold innovation and global tastes while authenticity remains key amid rising variety
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Heinz retains the lead thanks to ongoing investment in new product development
Provenance and authenticity key factors behind the success of Filippo Berio
CHANNELS
Hypermarkets and supermarkets dominate
E-commerce continues to make gains thanks to its convenience and variety of choice
CATEGORY DATA
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SWEET SPREADS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
Economic uncertainty and health concerns hinder sales
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Rising ingredient costs and increased health focus reshape sweet spreads
Honey and nut and seed based spreads the standout performers in 2025
WHAT’S NEXT?
Sweet spreads set for modest growth as innovation offsets ongoing pressures
Pursuit of wellness and indulgence fuelling creative innovation in sweet spreads
Wellness driven indulgence, creative versatility and transparency
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Ferrero leads but faces growing competition as innovation intensifies
Private label brands win shares in challenging economic time while mainstream brands hold position
CHANNELS
Shifting retail landscape helps shape consumer access and brand strategy
E-commerce thriving as consumers appreciate the convenience and the wide choice of options
CATEGORY DATA
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER

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