UK food manufacturers report sharp drop in confidence and sales in Q1 amid Iran war disruption.
Confidence among food manufacturers dropped to -64% in the first quarter of 2026, the lowest level since the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Separate data showed average sales revenue for food manufacturing SMEs fell by 37% in the same period.
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