Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in the UK - Industry Research Report

Brexit challenges: Shrinking UK farm food output could force wholesalers to source produce from abroad

Rising health consciousness has supported fruit and vegetable sales. However, the COVID-19 outbreak hit wholesalers' revenue in 2020-21. The closure of food service businesses led to a significant loss of business. Wholesale bypass is the lasting legacy of COVID-19 lockdowns. Supermarkets have sought to vertically integrate to control their supply chains. Supermarkets with strong buying power have negotiated lower prices, damaging revenue and profit.

This industry includes wholesalers of fresh and processed fruit and vegetables. Businesses purchase fruit and vegetables from farmers or growers and sell produce to retailers, such as greengrocers, supermarkets, farmers’ markets and food-service industries. Wholesalers perform no additional processing beyond re-packaging but focus mainly on storage and distribution.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.