Overview
- Lauren Shultz, who runs McDonald’s in the UK and Ireland, said Thursday that a slight price increase is likely and that the company is still debating when to act.
- She confirmed Meal Deal bundles and Saver menu items will stay the same for now to protect core value offers.
- Shultz told BBC Radio 4 that any changes would be small and disciplined, focused on items where customers accept paying a little more.
- Industry group the Food and Drink Federation warned grocery inflation could reach 9% to 10% by Christmas if higher energy and supply costs persist.
- Lea Valley growers reported rising input bills and said cucumbers now cost about £1.15, up from 95p since the regional conflict began, showing how fixed energy contracts can slow but not stop higher costs reaching shoppers.