Shoppers want to buy British... if the price is right
24th May 2018 / By Alistair Driver
Shoppers in the UK say they want to buy British food, but not at any cost – with research showing even a small rise in price could see a switch to buying imported alternatives.
In fact, the latest Consumer Focus report from AHDB suggests that even a relatively small increase of just 10% could result in 30% of shoppers opting for a lower-priced import.
It shows that maintaining price competitiveness will be key for the UK agricultural sector in a post-Brexit world.
The new findings also show that to-date there is little to suggest a wave of patriotism has helped bolster sales of all things British since the EU referendum and relying on ‘Britishness’ alone is not the answer.
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