Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

November 2025
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in United Kingdom with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in United Kingdom, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Kingdom report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Kingdom?
  • Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Kingdom?
  • How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in United Kingdom?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in United Kingdom?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?

Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the United Kingdom

Growing interest in global cuisine and authentic flavours

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Sales increase thanks to increased price stability and the need for convenience
Consumers look for innovation and a more authentic experience
Focus on UPFs pushes demand towards healthier and more natural options
Sales set to grow despite further price increases
Government regulation and a focus on healthier eating set to influence the market
Innovation will be key to building and retaining interest across the market
Kraft Heinz retains the lead by adapting to evolving market trends
Smaller players seeing dynamic growth through authentic and innovative offerings
Supermarkets and hypermarkets remain the key distribution channels
Competition increases as online and offline retailers compete for share
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Summary 1 Research Sources

Edible Oils in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Instability in supply chain poses challenges
Volume sales return to growth as the price of olive oil stabilises
Olive oil fuelling growth as the market improves
Bright outlook for edible oils with improved forecasts for olive harvests
Innovation will be important, yet long-term success will depend on perceived value and practicality
Sustainability commitments and flavour innovation set to inform market growth
Filippo Berio remains the leading brand but private label still dominates
Odysea making waves with its premium product line
Hypermarkets and supermarkets successfully anticipate evolving market trends
Discounters pick up share against a backdrop of economic uncertainty
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Meals and Soups in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Innovative and premium offerings appeal to busy consumers
Demand remains stable in an increasing polarised market
Food kits thriving as players tap into the demand for healthy and convenient meal solutions
Innovation and premiumisation expected to fuel sustained gains in meals and soups
Health and nutrition trends set to drive new developments and reshape consumer preferences
International flavours, indulgence and sustainability set to boost consumer interest
Private label continues to dominate despite the rise of branded meal kits
Crosta & Mollica focuses on delivering authentic Italian pizza for success
Hypermarkets anchor the market as convenience and value led retailers gain ground
Warehouse clubs appeal to price sensitive shoppers while e-commerce continues to grow
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sauces, Dips and Condiments in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Growth fuelled by innovation and new flavours
Mixed performances seen across the market with younger consumers displaying new preferences
Chilli sauces on the rise as consumers show a growing appetite for spicy food
Focus on home dining and retail innovation set to fuel growth
Consumers likely to demand healthier, cleaner and more natural products
Sauces and condiments thrive on bold innovation and global tastes while authenticity remains key amid rising variety
Heinz retains the lead thanks to ongoing investment in new product development
Provenance and authenticity key factors behind the success of Filippo Berio
Hypermarkets and supermarkets dominate
E-commerce continues to make gains thanks to its convenience and variety of choice
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sweet Spreads in the United Kingdom

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Economic uncertainty and health concerns hinder sales
Rising ingredient costs and increased health focus reshape sweet spreads
Honey and nut and seed based spreads the standout performers in 2025
Sweet spreads set for modest growth as innovation offsets ongoing pressures
Pursuit of wellness and indulgence fuelling creative innovation in sweet spreads
Wellness driven indulgence, creative versatility and transparency
Ferrero leads but faces growing competition as innovation intensifies
Private label brands win shares in challenging economic time while mainstream brands hold position
Shifting retail landscape helps shape consumer access and brand strategy
E-commerce thriving as consumers appreciate the convenience and the wide choice of options
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Cooking Ingredients and Meals

    • Olive Oil
    • Corn Oil
    • Palm Oil
    • Rapeseed Oil
    • Soy Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Other Edible Oil
      • Dried Ready Meals
      • Shelf Stable Ready Meals
      • Chilled Ready Meals
      • Frozen Ready Meals
      • Dry Soup
      • Shelf Stable Soup
      • Chilled Soup
      • Frozen Soup
      • Chilled Pizza
      • Frozen Pizza
      • Meal Kits
      • Quick Recipe Kits
      • Chilled Lunch Kits
    • Prepared Salads
        • Liquid Stocks and Fonds
        • Stock Cubes and Powders
      • Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
      • Monosodium Glutamate
      • Herbs and Spices
      • Tomato Pastes and Purées
        • Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
        • Dry Recipe Sauces
        • Pasta Sauces
        • Barbecue Sauces
        • Fish Sauces
        • Ketchup
        • Mayonnaise
        • Mustard
        • Oyster Sauces
        • Salad Dressings
        • Soy Sauces
        • Chili Sauces
    • Dips
    • Yeast-based Spreads
    • Pickled Products
    • Other Sauces and Condiments
    • Honey
    • Chocolate Spreads
    • Jams and Preserves
    • Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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