UK Food Spreads Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The report covers United Kingdom Food Spreads Companies and the market is segmented By Type (Nut-and-seed based spread, Fruit-based spread, Honey, Chocolate-based spread, and Others); By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retailers, and Others). The market size and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for the above segments.

UK Food Spreads Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

UK Food Spreads Market Size

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UK Food Spreads Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Historical Data Period 2019 - 2023
CAGR 3.01 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

UK Food Spreads Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UK Food Spreads Market Analysis

The UK Food Spreads Market is expected to register a CAGR of 3.01% during the forecast period.

Consumer demand for food spreads is increasing in the country owing to increasing demand for processed and convenience food. Food spreads are consumed in large quantities, especially by children. Food spreads like fruit-based spreads, jams, jellies, and preserves are liked by young consumers. Due to rising health consciousness, consumer demand for nut-based spreads is also increasing. Owing to this, the market players are launching new and innovative products in the market. For instance, in July 2022, Drizzler launched the first and only squeezy peanut butter in the United Kingdom Supermarkets. The product is available in two varieties, i.e., Classic Roasted Super Smooth Peanut Butter and Golden Roasted Super Smooth Peanut Butter.

Due to rising disposable income, increasing working population, and hectic schedules, consumers are opting for online shopping as it is convenient and time-saving. According to Government of Canada Data from 2021, the United Kingdom was 4th largest e-commerce market having a value of USD 330,037.5 million. furthermore, due to the increasing vegan trend, consumers are opting for the consumption of plant-based food spreads. Owing to this, market players are launching plant-based food spreads in the market. For instance, in October 2021, the popular dairy brand Boursin launched Garlic and Herbs Cheese Spread in the United Kingdom Market. Over the medium term, the demand for different food spreads is expected to increase owing to the increasing consumption of convenience and processed food.

UK Food Spreads Industry Overview

The United Kingdom Food Spreads Market is a Fragmented Market, with the presence of both prominent as well as regional players. Some of the major players are Unilever Plc, Ferrero International SA, Upfield Holdings B.V., The Hain Celestial Group, and The J. M. Smucker Company. The demand for vegan chocolate spreads is increasing among consumers owing to which market players are adopting strategies like innovation, mergers and acquisitions, and partnerships.

UK Food Spreads Market Leaders

  1. Unilever Plc

  2. Ferrero International SA

  3. Upfield Holdings B.V.

  4. The Hain Celestial Group

  5. The J. M. Smucker Company

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UK Food Spreads Market Concentration
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UK Food Spreads Market News

  • In November 2022, MeliBio, the first plant-based honey company partnered with Narayan Foods to launch its products across 75,000 European stores including the United Kingdom. The products of MeliBio are sold under Narayan Foods' Better Foodie brand.
  • In September 2021, Violife, the dairy alternative brand, expanded its vegan spreads range with the new Viospread. Violife also unveiled a new vegan spread containing just 22% fat. Viospread Light & Creamy is described as a 'dairy-free product' ideal for toast, pancakes, crackers, or melted over hot vegetables.
  • In July 2021, a London-based Fabulous brand launched its first vegan chocolate spread made from chickpeas in the market. The spreads are available in 2 flavors i.e., Organic Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread. The company claims that the products are made with all organic ingredients.

UK Food Spreads Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Drivers
  • 4.2 Market Restraints
  • 4.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Nut- and Seed-based Spread
    • 5.1.2 Fruit-based Spread
    • 5.1.3 Honey
    • 5.1.4 Chocolate-based Spread
    • 5.1.5 Others
  • 5.2 Distribution Channel
    • 5.2.1 Supermarket/Hypermarket
    • 5.2.2 Convenience Stores
    • 5.2.3 Online Retailers
    • 5.2.4 Others

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Profiles
    • 6.3.1 Unilever Plc
    • 6.3.2 Ferrero International SA
    • 6.3.3 Upfield Holdings B.V.
    • 6.3.4 Stute Foods
    • 6.3.5 Bonne Maman
    • 6.3.6 British Corner Shop
    • 6.3.7 Nestle SA
    • 6.3.8 Hain Celestial Group
    • 6.3.9 Sioux Honey Association Co-op
    • 6.3.10 Fabulous
    • 6.3.11 The J. M. Smucker Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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UK Food Spreads Industry Segmentation

A spread is a food that is applied, generally with a knife, onto foods such as bread and crackers. Spreads are added to food to enhance the flavor or texture of the food, which may be considered bland without it. The United Kingdom Food Spreads Market is segmented on the basis of product type into the nut and seed-based spreads, fruit-based spreads, honey, chocolate-based spreads, and other product types. By distribution channel, the market is segmented into supermarkets/ hypermarkets, convenience stores, specialist retailers, online retail stores, and other distribution channels. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).

Product Type Nut- and Seed-based Spread
Fruit-based Spread
Honey
Chocolate-based Spread
Others
Distribution Channel Supermarket/Hypermarket
Convenience Stores
Online Retailers
Others
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UK Food Spreads Market Research FAQs

What is the current UK Food Spreads Market size?

The UK Food Spreads Market is projected to register a CAGR of 3.01% during the forecast period (2025-2030)

Who are the key players in UK Food Spreads Market?

Unilever Plc, Ferrero International SA, Upfield Holdings B.V., The Hain Celestial Group and The J. M. Smucker Company are the major companies operating in the UK Food Spreads Market.

What years does this UK Food Spreads Market cover?

The report covers the UK Food Spreads Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UK Food Spreads Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

UK Food Spread Industry Report

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