Food and
drink
The food and drink sector plays a substantial role in the UK’s economy and culture.
It encompasses a vast range of business activities from farming and manufacturing to processing and distribution. It provide employment for millions of people and is a fundamental aspect of the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors.
Many food and drink businesses operate within a truly global market and are often reliant on extensive international supply chains, working across multiple regulatory jurisdictions. It is also a sector driven by constant change and innovation, with new products and services coming online all the time to meet the latest consumer trends and preferences. These are driven by issues such as healthy eating, sustainable sourcing, meat free alternatives and convenience.
It is also a sector being hit hard by inflationary cost pressures, labour shortages and shrinking consumer spending power. It is also becoming increasingly regulated with strict quality and safety standards. This can be challenging for large-scale manufacturers and smaller producers alike, particularly when operating internationally.
Our experience in the food and drink sector is significant with dedicated teams advising on a range of commercial, employment, IP and finance issues. We have a specific focus on supporting British farming and rural businesses on matters including planning, property and asset protection.
We also support many large manufacturers as well as numerous small independent producers, breweries and vineyards in areas such as environmental regulation, managing and defending investigations and compliance with health and safety requirements.
We work with:
- Costa Coffee
- Various Eateries plc
- AAK International
- Nestle
- The Restaurant Group
- Hambledon Vineyard Plc
- Ferrero
- Nyetimber
- Wingstop
- KellyDeli
- Country Style Foods
- Freedom Brewery
- Eat Natural
- Samworth Brothers
- Denbies Wine Estate
- Bolney Wine Estate
- Island Poke
- Brighton Spirits Company
- Elisabeth the Chef
- Whitby Seafoods
- Oscar Mayer
- Wing Yip
- Leeds Brewery Company.