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Food & Beverage agencies.

Food and beverage marketing is the strategic, creative, and media work that grows demand for products sold through grocery multiples, foodservice, on-trade venues, and direct-to-consumer channels. It is distinct from generalist FMCG work because it sits inside one of the most heavily regulated advertising regimes in the UK, covering HFSS, health claims, and alcohol.

At a glance
  • 251 UK agencies with food & beverage experience
  • Across 32 UK locations
  • Reviewed 18 May 2026
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Reboot Online
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Reboot Online pioneers a unique approach in digital marketing, blending inventive creativity with technical mastery. Founded in 2006, at the dawn of SEO, Reboot Online consistently investigates potent strategies. Significantly, the firm's experimental SEO techniques have shaped the way global entities and agencies optimise their websites, earning acclaim from industry forerunners. Moreover, Reboot

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Sherbet Donkey Media
Independent·Birmingham·11-50 Employees

Sherbet Donkey Media, a Stoke Prior-based digital marketing agency, specialises in providing bespoke SEO, web design, and brand identity solutions tailored for businesses. What distinguishes Sherbet Donkey is its unique blend of human understanding and smart data application, guaranteeing superb client satisfaction while consistently achieving digital marketing triumphs. As a certified Google Part

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Bulldog Digital Media
Independent·Essex·11-50 Employees

Bulldog Digital Media, a prominent digital marketing firm nestled in the heart of Chelmsford, Essex, sets itself apart with its unwavering dedication to honesty and dependable results. Our expertise lies in the application of tried-and-tested search marketing techniques such as SEO, PPC, and content marketing, designed to amplify your online presence and catalyse business expansion. The dynamic te

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Turner Duckworth
Network·London·51-200 Employees

Turner Duckworth, a leading agency based in London, specialises in creating brand identity, visual branding, and packaging design. Best known for their striking and minimalist design ethos, they enable businesses to make a powerful impact in their respective markets with unforgettable visual elements. The agency cultivates strong collaborative relationships with clients, ensuring brand continuity

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Here Now Films
Specialist·London·2-10 Employees

Here Now Films, a UK-based video production company with presence in London, Cornwall, and Bristol, excels in crafting branded micro documentaries and genuine corporate video productions. Our specialisation lies in highlighting captivating human narratives, with the intention of eliciting enduring emotional responses. Our innovative and tech-savvy team at Here Now Films has earned an esteemed repu

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One Day Agency
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

One Day Agency, a comprehensive integrated advertising agency in Manchester, also boasts branches in London and Warsaw. This agency stands out with its smooth convergence of creative, digital, and media services, guaranteeing the execution of high-impact campaigns devoid of knowledge gaps. Its broad service portfolio encapsulates digital marketing, out-of-home advertising, and bespoke strategies f

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Fifteen
Independent·Nottingham·11-50 Employees

Fifteen, a Nottingham-based creative agency in the UK, is recognised for its bespoke website design and development services that are results-oriented. As an industry leader, Fifteen provides tailored digital marketing solutions, designed to revolutionise businesses. Their distinctive fusion of cutting-edge SEO, social media, and PPC management, integrated with professional web development and use

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Wild Wolf
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Wild Wolf, a cutting-edge studio situated in the heart of London, is a nurturing ground for innovative ideas and creative prowess. This unique blend of precision and purpose enables Wild Wolf to catalyse brand transformations, marrying impactful brand strategies with engaging designs and the latest technology. Excelling at the crossroads of design and innovation, Wild Wolf brings audacious visions

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Goat Agency
Specialist·London·201-500 Employees

The Goat Agency, a preeminent influencer marketing agency, is headquartered in London, New York, and numerous strategic locations across the UK, USA, and Asia-Pacific. Globally acclaimed for its data-led, comprehensive marketing solutions, The Goat Agency utilises an extensive network of over 100,000 influencers to engineer ingenious, all-inclusive campaigns that captivate target demographics on p

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SeekThem
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

SeekThem, a leading B2B branding agency situated in London, distinguishes itself through its dedication to cost-effectiveness and the utilisation of top-tier branding specialists, representing the top 1% of the industry. This ensures that every project they undertake boasts unparalleled quality and originality. They provide an all-encompassing suite of services, from distinctive logo creation, hol

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Ogilvy
Network·London·501-1000 Employees

Based in London, Ogilvy is a comprehensive marketing and communications agency renowned for its proficiency in delivering brand-building solutions. Specialising in advertising, public relations, and digital engagement, Ogilvy assists brands in cultivating enduring customer relationships. The agency is recognised for combining creative storytelling with strategic acumen, designing campaigns that ha

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Embryo
Independent·Manchester·51-200 Employees

Embryo, a prestigious digital marketing agency situated in Manchester, UK, is recognised for its revolutionary approach. Celebrated for delivering top-notch SEO, PPC, social media, and digital PR campaigns, Embryo successfully captivates customers at every stage of their purchasing journey. Emphasising creativity, teamwork, and advanced technology, the agency offers exclusive insights and all-enco

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Charle Agency
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Charle, a premier Shopify agency headquartered in London, UK, is renowned for its expertise in crafting, developing, and expanding Shopify and Shopify Plus ecommerce platforms. What distinguishes Charle is its relentless dedication to growth-oriented, imaginative Shopify web design and state-of-the-art technology, bolstered by a customer-centric ethos that guarantees outstanding interaction and de

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Method
Independent·London·201-500 Employees

Method is a leading digital product agency hailing from Charlotte, NC. Our distinguishing feature is our holistic approach to digital transformation. By merging strategy, design, and engineering, we craft impactful digital experiences that enhance lives and revolutionise businesses. As a proud member of the GlobalLogic and Hitachi family, Method provides the distinctive benefit of large-scale ente

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Spark Foundry
Network·London·1000+ Employees

Spark Foundry, a London-based agency, delivers an extensive assortment of media and marketing solutions, tailored to expedite business expansion. They specialise in areas such as media strategising and procurement, data and technological innovation, analytics and insights, e-commerce, CRM, consumer marketing, and marketplace intelligence. Spark Foundry's unique selling point is their proficiency i

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Saatchi & Saatchi
Network·London·201-500 Employees

Saatchi & Saatchi, a prominent agency based in London, specialises in providing inventive marketing and advertising services. They excel in crafting compelling campaigns for renowned brands such as Waitrose, John Lewis, and EE, with a primary focus on narrative-driven consumer engagement. The agency's unique selling point centres on their dedication to inclusivity within the industry, demonstrated

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Essence Global
Network·London·501-1000 Employees

Essence Global, a London-based agency, provides data-informed, digital-centric media solutions. Recognised for its proficiency in leveraging analytics and technology, the agency excels in crafting bespoke advertising strategies across diverse platforms. Essence Global aids brands in enhancing their media investment for optimal efficiency and significant impact. Serving a broad spectrum of sectors,

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The Good Marketer
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

The Good Marketer, a premier digital marketing agency located in the heart of London, is committed to propelling small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to success in challenging markets. Their distinct offering lies in their pledge to seamlessly integrate within their clients' teams, delivering bespoke strategies and expert insights specifically tailored to each business's individual objectives.

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Wavemaker
Network·London·501-1000 Employees

Wavemaker UK, a London-based agency, provides an extensive suite of media, content and technology services aimed at enhancing business performance. Key services encompass media procurement and planning, content production and distribution, as well as development of data-driven strategies. Wavemaker's unique selling point lies in their fusion of breakthrough technology and consumer insights to yiel

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AKQA
Network·London·1000+ Employees

Located in London, AKQA is a renowned agency specialising in digital innovation and design solutions. They offer a wide array of services, including brand strategy, digital transformation, and experience design, utilising state-of-the-art technology such as artificial intelligence to deliver high-impact results for their clients. AKQA's distinctive selling point is their emphasis on creativity and

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Mindshare
Network·London·201-500 Employees

Mindshare, a London-based agency, specialises in integrated media services with a keen emphasis on performance-oriented marketing. This agency expertly combines analytics, insights, and creativity to craft high-impact campaigns that resonate with audiences across various channels. Key to Mindshare's proficiency is their adept handling of media planning, purchasing, and optimisation, which aids bra

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ClickSlice
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

ClickSlice, a customised SEO agency headquartered in London, is renowned for its specialisation in propelling ecommerce growth. The unique selling point of ClickSlice lies in its integrated digital marketing strategy, merging expert SEO, personalised PPC services, and digital PR, all aimed at skyrocketing sales and optimising profits for ecommerce brands. Promoting an ethos of transparency and acc

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BBH
Network·London·501-1000 Employees

BBH is a London-based agency specialising in comprehensive communications services that bolster powerful and unique brands. Their primary expertise lies in crafting audacious, inventive strategies that defy traditional norms, enabling brands to achieve outstanding prominence and consumer affection. BBH's unique selling point (USP) is their unwavering dedication to developing brands that are beyond

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VML
Network·London·1000+ Employees

VML is a London-based agency specialising in propelling brand growth through integrated experiences. Their primary services encompass cutting-edge commerce solutions, inventive technology amalgamation, and strategic brand enhancement. The unique selling point of VML is their adeptness to merge creativity with technology, crafting powerful brand narratives and solutions. This expertise is validated

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Editor's note
Food and beverage is one of the larger industry verticals in the UK agency market, with 246 agencies in this index positioning here. The category splits into four working shapes: FMCG creative and brand shops that lead on packaging, identity, and above-the-line campaigns for grocery brands; DTC food and drink specialists who run paid social, influencer, and CRM for challenger launches; hospitality-adjacent agencies that service restaurant groups, foodservice, and out-of-home; and on-trade specialists who activate alcohol brands across pubs, bars, and wholesale routes. A handful of independents (Jellybean, Finn, Greenseed, Prohibition PR) sit at the specialist end, while the larger network agencies hold the global HFSS giants. What makes the category distinct is the regulatory load. HFSS placement rules have reshaped the supermarket since October 2022, banning less healthy products from store entrances, gondola ends, and checkouts in stores over 2,000 sq ft. From 5 January 2026 a statutory ad regime takes effect, with the ASA and Ofcom enforcing a 9pm watershed on TV and a complete ban on paid online advertising for identifiable HFSS products by any business with 250 or more employees. Volume price restrictions (the multibuy ban) came in alongside on 1 October 2025. Alcohol sits under a parallel system: the Portman Group's 12-rule code on naming, packaging, and promotion, with the ASA and CAP code covering broadcast and online. Health claims must clear the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register before they can appear in any marketing communication. The shifts in 2025 and 2026 are stark. The HFSS ad ban has pushed paid budget out of programmatic and social and into shopper marketing, retail media networks (Tesco Media, Sainsbury's Nectar360, Asda Rewards), sponsorship, and earned PR. Gen Z alcohol consumption has continued its long decline, with 38% of UK 16 to 24-year-olds reporting no alcohol in the prior year (up from 19% in 2011), and the low-and-no category is growing at around 23% while traditional wine and spirits volumes fall. RTDs are now the fourth pillar of the drinks market behind beer, wine, and spirits. Mediterranean-diet and functional-wellbeing positioning has lifted reformulated and better-for-you launches that sit outside the HFSS threshold.
Common briefs
DTC food and drink launch (paid social, influencer, CRM, subscription mechanic)Shopper marketing programme for the grocery multiples (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Aldi, Lidl)HFSS-compliant brand campaign (brand-led creative, sponsorship, earned PR, retail media)Alcohol activation across on-trade and off-trade with Portman code clearanceInfluencer programme with ASA disclosure rigour and HFSS-safe content briefsSustainability and provenance storytelling (B Corp, regenerative, plastic-free, supply chain)
Regulatory landscape
FSA · ASA · HFSS · Portman
every HFSS brand restricted on TV and online from January 2026

The statutory HFSS ad regime takes effect on 5 January 2026, with voluntary compliance running from 1 October 2025. It bans paid online advertising for identifiable less healthy food and drink products at any time, and restricts TV and on-demand ads to a 9pm watershed. It applies to any business with 250 or more employees, with the ASA and Ofcom as co-regulators. In parallel, HFSS placement rules have been in force since October 2022 (no checkouts, gondola ends, or entrance displays for less healthy products in stores over 185.8m squared with 50-plus employees), and the volume-price ban on multibuy promotions started on 1 October 2025. The Food Standards Agency enforces front-of-pack labelling and the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register, which gates every health claim. Alcohol marketing falls additionally under the Portman Group's 12-rule code (170-plus signatories, 22 member companies), with a 2025 independent audit finding 94% compliance and warnings issued on under-18 appeal and irresponsible-consumption rules.

Specialist signals
5 signals
of real food-and-drink experience
  • · HFSS-compliance fluency: knows the brand-versus-product distinction, the 250-employee threshold, and how to plan paid that sits outside the regime
  • · Multiples-buyer planning experience: has worked a JBP cycle with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, or the discounters, and understands category-review timing
  • · Shopper marketing and retail media fluency across Tesco Media, Nectar360, Asda Rewards, and Boots Media Group, plus in-store activation under the placement rules
  • · Trade-press relationships with The Grocer, Grocery Trader, The Drinks Business, and Harpers, and a working knowledge of where buyers actually read
  • · On-trade activation credentials for alcohol clients (wholesale routes, pub-group deals, festival sponsorship) and Portman Group code experience for naming and packaging
Sector watch-outs
5 to watch
in any food or drink pitch
  • · Health-claim copy in the work samples that has not been mapped to the GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register, or wellness language ('boosts immunity', 'detox') that will not clear ASA pre-vet
  • · No mention of the HFSS ad regime or the 5 January 2026 enforcement date in their planning conversation, or confusion between the placement rules (2022), the volume-price ban (October 2025), and the ad ban (January 2026)
  • · Pitch treats trade and consumer marketing as one workstream, with no separate retail-buyer narrative, range presentation, or category story
  • · Shopper plan is generic digital media rather than integrated retail-media networks, in-store activation, and category-aligned promotional mechanics
  • · Alcohol work shown with no reference to the Portman Group code, no view on under-18 appeal, and no on-trade activation track record beyond paid social
Frequently asked

What brands ask about agencies for food & beverage.

5 questions our editors get most often, answered honestly. No agency-marketing speak.

Curated by humans

Specialist food and drink retainers in the UK sit between £2,000 and £15,000 per month for ongoing PR, social, and content support, with mid-market integrated programmes typically £4,000 to £8,000 monthly. A drinks launch starts at around £5,000 per flavour for minimum creative and packaging support and rises sharply once paid media is added. A grocery-led brand campaign with shopper activation, retail media, and trade PR typically lands at £150,000 to £500,000 for a national push. Network-agency work for the HFSS giants runs into the millions. WARC forecast FMCG ad spend in the UK at around £5.6bn in 2025, with budgets under pressure as HFSS restrictions narrow the addressable paid-media inventory.