FoodManufacture State of the Industry Survey 2013

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, 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

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

	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
Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain?	Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Strongly Agree	Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Agree	Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Disagree	Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Strongly Disagree	Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Don't Know
Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers?	Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Strongly Agree	Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Agree	Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Disagree	Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Strongly Disagree	Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets 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
My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year.	My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Strongly Agree	My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Agree	My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Disagree	My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Strongly Disagree	My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this 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

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain?

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Strongly Agree

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Agree

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Disagree

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Strongly Disagree

Do you think the horsemeat scandal has damaged the reputation of the food supply chain? Don't Know

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers?

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Strongly Agree

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Agree

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Disagree

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets abusing their power over suppliers? Strongly Disagree

Do you think the new Groceries Code Adjudicator will stop supermarkets 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

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year.

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Strongly Agree

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Agree

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Disagree

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Strongly Disagree

My business has been able to pass on cost increases to customers this year. Don't Know

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