FoodManufacture State of the Industry Survey 2014

Dear Reader,

Food Manufacture is running its annual survey of readers to gauge their views about the current state of the food and drink manufacturing industry and identify the issues that are causing most concern.

I would be grateful if you would take a few moments to complete the questionnaire. As a small incentive for answering our 3 minute survey, all named entries will automatically be entered in a prize draw to win £100 of Amazon vouchers.

We will communicate the name of the lucky winner in the July issue of Food Manufacture as well as on www.foodmanufacture.co.uk. However, I would like to reassure you of the anonymity of your response. No mention will be made of either you or your company in the published results. We are solely looking for general trends that are of interest to the readership.

Thank you for your assistance
Rick Pendrous
Editor

Survey prize draw terms and conditions

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago.	I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Strongly Agree	I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Agree	I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Disagree	I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Strongly Disagree	I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Don't Know
I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year.	I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Strongly Agree	I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Agree	I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Disagree	I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Strongly Disagree	I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Don't Know
Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year.	Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Strongly Agree	Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Agree	Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Disagree	Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Strongly Disagree	Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Don't Know
I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry.	I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Strongly Agree	I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Agree	I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Disagree	I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Strongly Disagree	I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Don't Know
I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year.	I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Strongly Agree	I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Agree	I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Disagree	I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Strongly Disagree	I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Don't Know

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago.

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Strongly Agree

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Agree

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Disagree

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Strongly Disagree

I am more positive about the future of my company now than a year ago. Don't Know

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year.

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Strongly Agree

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Agree

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Disagree

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Strongly Disagree

I expect my company’s profit margins to improve over the next year. Don't Know

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year.

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Strongly Agree

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Agree

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Disagree

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Strongly Disagree

Lack of access to finance has had a detrimental effect on my business this year. Don't Know

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry.

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Strongly Agree

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Agree

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Disagree

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Strongly Disagree

I see a long-term future for the UK food manufacturing industry. Don't Know

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year.

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Strongly Agree

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Agree

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Disagree

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Strongly Disagree

I expect consumer spending to go up over the coming year. Don't Know

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering.	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Strongly Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Strongly Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Don't Know
Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation.	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Strongly Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Strongly Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Don't Know
Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity.	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Strongly Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Agree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Strongly Disagree	Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Don't Know
My company is keen to explore exports more this year.	My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Strongly Agree	My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Agree	My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Disagree	My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Strongly Disagree	My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Don't Know
My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year.	My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Strongly Agree	My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Agree	My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Disagree	My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Strongly Disagree	My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Don't Know
The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal.	The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Strongly Agree	The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Agree	The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Disagree	The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Strongly Disagree	The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Don't Know
The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers	The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Strongly Agree	The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Agree	The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Disagree	The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Strongly Disagree	The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Don't Know
Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year.	Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Strongly Agree	Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Agree	Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Disagree	Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Strongly Disagree	Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Don't Know
I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year.	I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Strongly Agree	I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Agree	I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Disagree	I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Strongly Disagree	I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Don't Know
Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers.	Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Strongly Agree	Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Agree	Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Disagree	Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Strongly Disagree	Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Don't Know

Strongly Agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly Disagree

Don't Know

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering.

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Strongly Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Strongly Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - The quality of own-label products through excessive value engineering. Don't Know

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation.

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Strongly Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Strongly Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To cut into resources devoted to new product development and innovation. Don't Know

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity.

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Strongly Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Agree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Strongly Disagree

Pricing pressure from retailers is threatening - To commoditise branded products through excessive promotional activity. Don't Know

My company is keen to explore exports more this year.

My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Strongly Agree

My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Agree

My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Disagree

My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Strongly Disagree

My company is keen to explore exports more this year. Don't Know

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year.

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Strongly Agree

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Agree

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Disagree

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Strongly Disagree

My customers are taking longer to pay bills this year than last year. Don't Know

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal.

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Strongly Agree

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Agree

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Disagree

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Strongly Disagree

The food industry has learned lessons from last year’s horsemeat scandal. Don't Know

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Strongly Agree

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Agree

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Disagree

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Strongly Disagree

The Groceries Code Adjudicator Christine Tacon is being effective in preventing big supermarkets from abusing their power over suppliers Don't Know

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year.

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Strongly Agree

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Agree

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Disagree

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Strongly Disagree

Raw material prices will cause increasing headaches for us in the coming year. Don't Know

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year.

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Strongly Agree

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Agree

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Disagree

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Strongly Disagree

I expect my company to do more business with caterers this year. Don't Know

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers.

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Strongly Agree

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Agree

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Disagree

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Strongly Disagree

Supermarket price wars are preventing me from passing on cost increases to my customers. Don't Know

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