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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
  • 259 UK agencies with food & beverage experience
  • Across 39 UK locations
  • Reviewed 18 May 2026
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New Century Design
Independent·Bristol·2-10 Employees

New Century Design, a Somerset-based, family-operated graphic design agency, excels in creating brand identities and web designs for small-scale and independent businesses in the UK. Led by the seasoned hand of George Atherton, boasting over 20 years of industry experience, our agency offers custom-made solutions, ensuring each brand's distinctive vision is brought to life. Our broad spectrum of s

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Sufu
Independent·Southampton·2-10 Employees

Founded in 2011, Sufu celebrates ten years of bolstering businesses on the southern coast of the UK to adeptly showcase their skills. Over this decade, Sufu has evolved into a connoisseur of content, leveraging vast experience in marketing strategies. In a world that's increasingly saturated with cacophony, Sufu focuses on high-quality content and messaging, helping businesses stand out in a marke

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Goldfish
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Goldfish is a multifaceted digital marketing firm with a strong presence in London, Bucharest, and Vancouver. Their distinctive blend of business consultation, narrative marketing, innovative design, tech proficiency, and data-backed insights set them apart from the rest in the digital marketing landscape. As a full-service digital marketing agency, Goldfish is dedicated to delivering high-impact

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Design Junkie
Independent·Leeds·2-10 Employees

Design Junkie is your strategic partner, boasting two decades of proficiency in the digital design realm. We metamorphose your innovative ideas into visually engaging graphics that genuinely captivate your target market. As experts in brand and design, Design Junkie delves into your brand ethos to thoroughly comprehend your aims, thus empowering us to foster authentic bonds with your audience. Con

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Media Bodies
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Media Bodies, a London-based influencer marketing agency, leverages data-driven strategies and scalable solutions to bring your brand to the forefront. Our full-service approach transcends mere vanity metrics, utilising profound data insights to pair up your brand with influencers who deliver authentic ROI. Our unique three-phase campaign optimisation procedure, coupled with cross-platform profici

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Eighth Day Design
Independent·Brighton·2-10 Employees

Eighth Day is a Brighton-based design and branding agency renowned for its comprehensive service offerings. We specialise in brand strategy, identity creation and digital solutions, each tailored to engage audiences through meticulously crafted design. As an agency, Eighth Day is dedicated to fostering enduring partnerships, embracing novel challenges and assisting clients across diverse sectors t

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Tann Westlake
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Tann Westlake specialises in transforming ambitious visions into tangible results for its clientele. Our expertise spans the rejuvenation of brands, enhancing website traffic and lead generation, surpassing advertising objectives, and invigorating video content. Nestled in the heart of West Sussex, Tann Westlake partners with both national and local businesses, driving forward inventive designs an

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Tactic Marketing
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Tactic Marketing, your premier destination for superior branding and marketing solutions, houses a team of creative experts devoted to crafting unique strategies. As your go-to marketing resource, we at Tactic Marketing use focused and strategic methodologies to connect with the audience you seek to transform into loyal customers. Harnessing the power of first-rate marketing techniques, we guarant

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Clear Click
Independent·Edinburgh·2-10 Employees

Clear Click, a leading digital marketing agency nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, is dedicated to fuelling substantial growth for businesses. What distinguishes Clear Click from the competition is their holistic approach to unearthing hidden opportunities and crafting personalised marketing strategies aligned with client objectives. These are further amplified through meticulous implementation an

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Simpkin Burley
Independent·Nottingham·2-10 Employees

Simpkin Burley is a dynamic branding and design agency nestled in Nottingham, dedicated to aiding enterprises articulate their narrative with precision. Our unique selling point is our nimble design offerings, guaranteeing our clients gain visibility and meet their objectives. We provide an extensive spectrum of services such as brand identity creation, website design, packaging design, and signag

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Swype® Creative Digital Agency
Independent·Leeds·2-10 Employees

Swype® is a distinguished brand, digital marketing, and website agency situated in Leeds and Sheffield, UK. Recognised for its unwavering dedication to partnering with innovative brands, Swype® excels in nurturing creativity and devising bespoke strategies that defy conventional marketing paradigms. Adopting a customised approach and prioritising teamwork, Swype® curates personalised digital journ

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Holler Marketing
Independent·Leeds·11-50 Employees

Holler, a dynamic marketing agency nestled in Beverley, UK, distinguishes itself with a comprehensive approach. Offering everything from strategic marketing plans and digital solutions to web design and photography, it's a one-stop-shop for all your needs. The devoted team at Holler excels in crafting inventive, effectual marketing strategies, custom-made to propel clients towards their business o

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nerds agency
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Nerds Agency, a celebrated digital agency situated in London, UK, boasts a wide array of services such as website creation, social media handling, digital marketing strategies, brand crafting, and graphic design solutions. Their dedication to ongoing learning and development sets them apart, keeping them ahead of the curve in industry trends, and ensuring they deliver outstanding results for their

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Creative Clique
Independent·Portsmouth·2-10 Employees

Creative Clique, a distinguished creative agency operating in Portsmouth, Hampshire, prides itself on empowering UK businesses with inventive design and strategic marketing approaches. They distinguish themselves by crafting unique brand experiences that capture the essence of creativity, collaboration, and excellence. Their customised services encompass innovative design, brand development, websi

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DMA Europa
Independent·Birmingham·11-50 Employees

DMA Europa, one of the UK's leading full-service marketing agencies, specialises in technical public relations expertise. With a rich history spanning over 30 years, DMA Europa is committed to partnering with organisations across a multitude of engineering and scientific sectors, delivering bespoke marketing solutions tailored to their unique needs. The specialists at DMA Europa boast an in-depth

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Prospekt Agency
Independent·Exeter·2-10 Employees

Prospekt Agency partners with marketing departments and agencies, transforming campaign and communication project concepts into reality. We provide an extensive suite of services, ranging from 3D motion graphics, video production, post-production, image retouching, campaign creation, 3D still imagery, graphic design to web and app development. Our commitment lies in bolstering your brand's persona

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Shape The Market
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Shape The Market, a distinguished digital marketing agency hailing from London, sets itself apart through an unwavering dedication to transparency and a unique price promise. This ensures our clients always experience top-tier, in-house services, free from the uncertainty of outsourcing. We specialise in the delivery of lead generation, social media marketing, and paid advertising, providing targe

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South Coast Social
Independent·Bournemouth·2-10 Employees

As a leading boutique social media agency on the UK's southern coastline, SCS Agency takes pride in propelling growth for bold brands throughout the UK and across Europe. With a rich heritage of nearly ten years in dynamic content creation, coupled with a prestigious Meta endorsement, SCS Agency stands apart in the crowded digital landscape. Our niche expertise spans across sectors such as luxury,

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Codesky.
Independent·Nottingham·2-10 Employees

Codesky is a UK-based web development agency, renowned for bolstering growth in small to medium-sized enterprises. Their unique proposition lies in crafting bespoke web solutions, helping businesses shine in their respective industries. They offer a variety of services, including state-of-the-art website design, digital marketing strategies, and comprehensive managed hosting, all with a keen empha

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Kitty
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Based in the heart of London, Kitty is a leading web design and development agency specialising in crafting technology-driven solutions. Our unique approach prioritises both performance enhancement and growth acceleration, underlining user-centric experiences that are customised to meet brand and customer requirements. As an integral part of the TIPi Group, Kitty guarantees that every project is s

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Clickzilla
Independent·Newcastle·2-10 Employees

Clickzilla is a bespoke digital marketing agency headquartered in the UK, providing tailor-made online solutions for businesses aiming to amplify their digital footprint through evidence-based strategies. Distinguishing Clickzilla is its exhaustive array of services, encompassing SEO, link building, digital PR, PPC, email marketing, content creation, and beyond, all customised to align with the di

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Brand42
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Brand42, a London-based independent design and digital agency, distinguishes itself through its award-winning methodology in providing strategic branding solutions. Specialising in engaging and globally adaptable digital design, Brand42 is renowned for its unique approach. The innovative one-team strategy employed by the agency successfully bypasses bureaucratic hurdles, thus guaranteeing an exped

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Dirty Jack
Independent·Bristol·2-10 Employees

Dirty Jack, a Bristol-based creative agency, specialises in crafting data-driven, humorous adverts, distinguishing itself in the UK market by transforming typical campaigns into extraordinary narrative experiences. These captivating storytelling techniques not only engage audiences but also fuel considerable sales growth. Boasting a proven track record in escalating brand engagement and revenue, D

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Mostly Media
Independent·Bath·11-50 Employees

Primarily, Mostly Media operates as a top-tier media planning and buying agency, deeply rooted in Bath, UK. Renowned as a top 20 independent specialist within the UK, Mostly Media is revered for its prowess in driving swift business growth, ensuring maximum return on advertising expenditures for startups, challenger brands, and seasoned businesses alike. Our agency's extensive proficiency extends

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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.