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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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Teegee Digital
Independent·Preston·2-10 Employees

Striving to streamline online expansion for Preston-based businesses, Teegee Digital mitigates the typical hurdles many corporations face. Our squad persistently explores groundbreaking tactics to augment lead acquisition, amplify website visitor numbers, and impart significant worth to our clients' ventures via state-of-the-art technologies, encompassing Google, Facebook, Instagram, WordPress, Ph

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Fyber Agency
Independent·Leeds·11-50 Employees

Fyber, a versatile agency nestled in Leeds, delivers an array of services via its distinct divisions: Fyber Digital, Fyber Live, and Fyber Direct. Fyber Digital excels in brand development and website design, Fyber Live shines in the sphere of events and exhibitions, whereas Fyber Direct is a leading provider of mail and print solutions. Through this holistic approach, Fyber is adept at furnishing

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Verse
Independent·Birmingham·11-50 Employees

Verse, a potent catalyst for business transformation, harnesses disruption to spark positive change. With more than ten years of direct experience, Verse has carved out innovative and disruptive solutions that also provide unwavering support. With a global reach, Verse boasts offices in key UK locations including Kendal (Cumbria), Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and York. Custom-made and impact

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Solution17
Independent·Brighton·11-50 Employees

As a leading digital agency, Solution17 delivers a comprehensive suite of 17 services, tailored to the unique needs of businesses both large and small. Whether you're in the initial stages of launching a fresh venture requiring an all-encompassing digital footprint, or an already established business seeking a digital revamp, Solution17 is your perfect partner. Staying at the forefront of the la

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Brandwidth
Independent·London·51-200 Employees

Brandwidth, a leading digital agency, operates from two major hubs, London and New York. Expert in catapulting the digital customer journey for aspirational brands, Brandwidth offers an all-encompassing array of services. These comprise strategic consulting, experience design, technological engineering, data-driven strategies, dynamic content creation, and fostering digital skills. What makes Bran

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Refinery Group
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Refinery Group distinguishes itself as a premier creative agency rooted in Manchester. With their distinctive Refinement procedure, they harness the skills of a robust team of over 50 creative maestros to provide potent, growth-centric solutions. Their unwavering commitment lies in crafting impactful brand narratives that guarantee client visibility in a competitive marketplace. Their expansive se

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Algebra Digital
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Algebra is a leading performance marketing firm located in London, distinguishing itself by revolutionising the standard PPC agency framework. We provide a comprehensive approach to paid media management and consultancy, with a primary focus on data-oriented solutions and strategic proficiency. Our emphasis on cultivating personal client relationships enables us to produce outstanding results. We

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Visions Design
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Situated in Lymm, Cheshire, Visions Design is a premier digital agency offering an array of services bolstered by over a decade of industry knowledge. Continually updating their skills to match the ever-evolving digital landscape, Visions Design holds significant proficiency in key areas such as brand creation, website design and development, and a comprehensive range of digital marketing solution

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Yeseo
Independent·Ipswich·2-10 Employees

Yeseo, a premier SEO specialist agency nestled in Ipswich, UK, prides itself in unravelling the intricacies of SEO. Their bespoke strategies metamorphose websites into robust sales-generating machines, empowering clients to attract more leads and broaden their market footprint. Yeseo's dedication to delivering lucid, non-technical guidance, coupled with a complimentary consultation to evaluate uni

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Dimension Creative
Independent·Cambridge·2-10 Employees

Dimension Creative, a premier web design and creative agency, operates out of Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. Renowned for its proficiency in creating dynamic, responsive websites, influential branding, and potent digital marketing strategies, this agency caters to a diverse clientele both locally and nationally. With a team brimming with passion and friendliness, Dimension Creative dedicates itself to

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Series Eight
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

As a distinctive creative agency, Series Eight thrives in the heart of London. Famed for its exceptional talent in crafting unique brand identities, building cutting-edge websites, and devising growth strategies, Series Eight stands in a league of its own. Its unique approach merges creativity with functionality, ensuring that its output is not only visually striking but also effectively drives co

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Serenity Digital
Independent·Portsmouth·11-50 Employees

At our digital marketing agency based in Denmead, UK, we're more than just service providers; we're your trusted partners in navigating the complex world of marketing. Our specialist team excels in creating bespoke strategies that align with your brand's distinctive voice and goals. From avant-garde web design to pioneering SEO practices and inventive social media campaigns, we're committed to hel

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Ridgeway
Independent·Oxford·11-50 Employees

Ridgeway Studios, a leading UK-based digital agency, offers bespoke website and eCommerce solutions, tailored to meet the needs of discerning brands and businesses. Our speciality lies in delivering exceptional user experience design, sophisticated technical development, and robust Azure hosting services. We excel in providing potent digital solutions that augment business efficacy and customer in

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Sparkloop Creative Agency
Independent·Bath·2-10 Employees

Sparkloop, a distinguished creative agency, is strategically positioned in London and Bath. This agency is celebrated for providing the comprehensive services of a large agency, complemented by the intimate touch of a small consultancy. With a broad spectrum of offerings such as branding, digital solutions, print, and video, Sparkloop stands out in the creative field. Their unique methodology marr

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TAC Design
Independent·Newcastle·2-10 Employees

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, TAC Design is an esteemed web design and branding agency specialising in delivering strategic and purpose-driven brand and website designs. Our unique approach involves gaining a deep understanding of our clients and their target audiences, enabling us to create meaningful designs that resonate. Our emphasis on consistency and meticulous attention to detail sets us

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Uprated
Independent·Bournemouth·11-50 Employees

Situated in Bournemouth, England, Uprated Ltd stands as a distinguished digital marketing agency. We pride ourselves on our devotion to a data-driven methodology, utilising intricate data analysis to craft insightful strategies and formulate precise audience personas for potent campaigns. By placing substantiated evidence above mere pledges, Uprated Ltd certifies that our marketing tactics are fir

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KD Web
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Known for its cutting-edge web design and digital marketing solutions, KD Web is a comprehensive digital agency headquartered in the heart of London. What truly distinguishes KD Web is its all-encompassing methodology, seamlessly merging web design, progressive development, and tactical marketing to forge powerful and effective digital journeys. With a solid track record spanning over a quarter of

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ZOMA Brand Agency
Independent·Belfast·2-10 Employees

Established in 2016, ZOMA Brand Agency has been committed to helping businesses thrive in the digital world by fortifying their online presence. By the start of 2021, ZOMA Brand Agency had partnered with more than 550 clients spanning Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, Canada, the USA, the UAE, South Africa, and Australia, providing an all-inclusive service from website design to digital marketing

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Absolute Agency
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Absolute is an innovative creative agency, with a presence in Bolton and London. Our agency sets itself apart by delivering a unique fusion of strategic approaches, creative campaign ideas, digital solutions, and immersive content experiences, all designed to produce significant outcomes. At Absolute, we serve our ambitious clients with pioneering services, including powerful brand and digital wor

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Ledger Bennett
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Ledger Bennett, a premier marketing agency situated in the heart of London, prides itself on fostering customer-centric business expansion. We are renowned for orchestrating an effortless progression from the onset of engagement to enduring customer loyalty. Utilising our profound expertise, Ledger Bennett crafts bespoke marketing strategies that nimbly adjust to our clients' fluctuating needs.

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Byter
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Based in London, Byter is a digital marketing and social media agency, renowned for empowering businesses to harness the power of social media and advertising for enhanced audience reach and sales growth. Byter's unique selling proposition lies in its comprehensive, all-encompassing approach to social media marketing, offering a seamless, single-point-of-contact service for everything from content

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Wildish & Co.
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

Wildish & Co., a London-based creative studio, differentiates itself by invigorating brands with a distinctive fusion of branding, strategic planning, innovative campaigns, marketing, and digital solutions. They spotlight creativity and teamwork to generate a positive influence. Their dedication to crafting dynamic, captivating brand interactions enables them to metamorphose businesses into unforg

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Justified Studio
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Justified Studio, a comprehensive creative agency nestled in the heart of London, prides itself on fostering partnerships with forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisations. Their specialty lies in fuelling dynamic growth by seamlessly blending brand strategy, visual identity, and digital product design services. The distinctive edge of Justified Studio is their unwavering commitment to crafting

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Abstrakt
Independent·Nottingham·2-10 Employees

Abstrakt, a B Corp accredited web design agency hailing from Nottingham, distinguishes itself with a brand-focused methodology in design and development through Craft CMS. This guarantees every digital encounter is aesthetically pleasing and highly efficient. Specialising in the creation of potent digital experiences, Abstrakt works to boost brands online by delivering measurable outcomes, minus a

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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.