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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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gloversure
Independent·Chester·11-50 Employees

As a leading digital agency in Welshpool and Chester, Gloversure is celebrated for its dedication to transforming the online sphere. Pioneering in the digital industry, Gloversure operates on a foundation of creativity and transparency, offering an extensive array of services such as bespoke web design, custom development, eCommerce solutions, mobile app development, branding, and marketing. Our e

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Spin Brands
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

We're not your typical comprehensive digital firm. Our proficiency lies in one area, and we excel at it - Social. Our mission is to bridge the gap between your brand and today's consumer, captivating them where they are most active. We're the agency that blends grand concepts with flawless execution. Our speciality isn't just social media - it involves cultivating brand relationships, creative exe

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Chalk + Ward
Independent·Exeter·11-50 Employees

Chalk & Ward, a renowned UK-based creative agency, has been driving bold and innovative ideas since 1998. Recognised for their strategic precision, they offer unparalleled expertise in branding, marketing, digital creation, and public relations to fuel business expansion. Their unique teamwork-driven approach coupled with sharp strategies have secured them collaborations with some of the most resp

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Gavin Willis Creative Marketing
Independent·Northampton·2-10 Employees

Gavin Willis Creative Marketing (GWCM) is a prominent digital marketing and web design agency rooted in Northampton and Shoreditch, London. With an impressive track record of 28 years, GWCM is renowned for its strategic prowess and extensive service range, encompassing branding, digital marketing, video production, and WordPress support services. These services are instrumental in elevating brand

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LoudLocal
Independent·London·2-10 Employees

LoudLocal, a reputable digital marketing agency headquartered in Kenilworth, Warwickshire, boasts a secondary office in London. Specialising in delivering clear, straightforward digital marketing solutions, this agency is dedicated to addressing the unique requirements of small to medium-sized businesses at a local and global level. With an ethos centred around flexibility, LoudLocal shuns the con

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WCS Agency
Independent·Cardiff·2-10 Employees

WCS Agency, a dynamic marketing and PR firm located in Cardiff, embodies the fusion of creativity and strategy, deeply rooted in Welsh heritage yet extending its influence globally. This agency distinguishes itself with a steadfast team of professionals, leveraging cutting-edge tools to deliver targeted, strategic, and impactful marketing outcomes. WCS Agency's commitment goes beyond superficial m

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Studio Graphene
Independent·London·51-200 Employees

As a dynamic team of 130, composed of strategists, designers, engineers, and product managers, we proudly operate from our London headquarters, with additional studios in Delhi, Lisbon and Geneva. We collaborate with clients of varied sizes, from innovative startups to global household brands, adopting a human-centred approach in our operations. We pride ourselves on our agility and creativity, bo

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Upperdog
Independent·Bournemouth·11-50 Employees

Upperdog is a UK-based, data-driven digital marketing firm. This agency differentiates itself through its all-inclusive digital marketing strategy, providing services encompassing website development, PPC initiatives, social media promotions, and SEO, all purposefully crafted to deliver measurable outcomes for its clients. Upperdog takes great pride in its cooperative and open communication, prefe

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Castus Web Design
Independent·Sheffield·11-50 Employees

Castus Ltd, a Sheffield-based web design agency in the UK, boasts an acclaimed team with over seven years of industry experience. Specialising in the design of visually impressive and result-driven websites, their expertise extends to usability, layout, and SEO strategies. Their distinctive methodology ensures the delivery of superior user experiences and top-tier search engine rankings, firmly es

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Novus Digital
Independent·Northampton·2-10 Employees

Novus, an ROI-driven SEO agency situated in Northampton, is distinguished by its unwavering dedication to transparency and measurable outcomes. Prioritising return on investment and commercially viable strategies, Novus generates leads and sales without resorting to the use of technical jargon. Our comprehensive approach encompasses technical SEO, creative content production, strategic link buildi

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Zenith
Network·London·1000+ Employees

Zenith is a London-based agency providing a robust array of advertising and marketing solutions. As an integral part of our services, we specialise in media planning and procurement, online marketing, and data analytics, all designed to enhance brand communication strategies. Our distinctive advantage at Zenith is our dedication to utilising data-led insights to craft innovative and high-impact ma

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Reckless
Independent·Chester·11-50 Employees

Reckless is a leading digital marketing firm headquartered in Liverpool and Chester, UK. Renowned for their technology-neutral methodology, Reckless offers bespoke, cost-efficient solutions, personalised to meet the unique online marketing, web development, and e-commerce optimisation requirements of each client. With more than ten years of prowess in the e-commerce sector and a solid history of a

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KEANE
Independent·Birmingham·51-200 Employees

Specialising in bespoke design solutions for the hospitality sector, KEANE partners with owners and operators of pubs, restaurants, clubs, bars, and hotels across the UK. Since 1995, KEANE has underlined the vital role of customer experience in the hospitality industry. Transforming ordinary visits into unforgettable experiences, they convert first-time visitors into loyal advocates. This firm bel

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CB Digital Marketing
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

CB Digital is an all-encompassing digital marketing agency headquartered in London, known for its results-oriented, strategic approach. Our agency has secured superior Google rankings for hotly contested keywords by delivering personalised marketing solutions that cater to unique business requirements. CB Digital's open and cooperative methodologies empower clients with a thorough understanding of

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Mucky Puddle
Independent·Glasgow·11-50 Employees

Mucky Puddle, a top-tier digital agency headquartered in Glasgow, specialises in crafting visually impressive, super-speedy web interactions on the globe's most trusted platforms. With a track record spanning over twenty years in the industry, Mucky Puddle sets the benchmark through its exhaustive range of services, comprising of branding, marketing, and technical assistance, all designed to catap

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Bind Media
Independent·Bath·11-50 Employees

Bind Media is a pioneering digital marketing agency, specialising in advanced paid strategies. Utilising the power of innovative technology, data analytics, and bespoke solutions, we push the boundaries of paid media. Our enthralling ad designs and high-performing landing pages amplify the impact. Opting to collaborate with Bind Media, a choice that will consistently bring you immense satisfaction

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The Brand Tailor
Independent·Southampton·2-10 Employees

Based in Southampton, Hampshire, UK, The Brand Tailor is a distinguished design and branding agency. They are renowned for their strategic and design-centric approach, offering bespoke services in branding, web design, and marketing. Their eclectic clientele ranges from emerging start-ups to established multinational corporations. Their distinctive emphasis on crafting innovative and compelling de

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Freedom Search
Specialist·Preston·2-10 Employees

Freedom Search, a Preston-based digital agency, excels in crafting customised, visually appealing web designs that ensure user-friendliness. This approach aids businesses in captivating and converting their visitors into loyal customers. The unique selling proposition of Freedom Search lies in their holistic approach towards digital triumph. They offer high-impact websites, potent SEO techniques,

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Seed - Search & Social Agency
Independent·Brighton·11-50 Employees

Seed stands as a trailblazing performance marketing agency, headquartered in the heart of Brighton. Renowned for its inventive agency blueprint, Seed redefines the norm by extending a value-based pricing structure, nimble and customised solutions meticulously tailored to cater to the distinctive needs of every client. The agency prioritises enduring and meaningful growth. Furthermore, Seed has a s

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A Digital
Independent·Lancaster·2-10 Employees

A Digital, hailing from Lancaster, is a renowned web design, development and digital marketing agency. Our distinctive identity lies in our resilient and adaptable custom websites, crafted meticulously through our signature "Go the Distance" discovery process, ideally suited for lead generation, eCommerce, and high-traffic platforms. In addition, A Digital provides a holistic array of services enc

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Harrison Carloss
Independent·Manchester·11-50 Employees

Harrison Carloss, an innovative digital and creative agency, is nestled in the heart of Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. This agency is renowned for its unique approach to problem-solving, commencing each venture with a profound comprehension of the client's objectives and aspirations, enabling them to create bespoke solutions. Utilising their deep insights, they transcend limitations through compel

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Crunchy Carrots
Independent·Edinburgh·2-10 Employees

Crunchy Carrots, headquartered in Falkirk, is a seasoned digital marketing agency boasting more than 18 years of industry expertise. This accomplished agency differentiates itself by providing bespoke web design, branding, social media, and visual media services, meticulously crafted to resonate with the distinct objectives and target audience of each client. Their unwavering dedication to authent

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Influence Digital
Independent·London·11-50 Employees

Influence Digital, a pioneering digital and social media agency settled in the heart of London, has been spearheading the social media marketing domain since its inception in 2009. The agency is renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions across a diverse range of sectors, encompassing entertainment, non-profit organisations, education, arts, and technology sectors throughout the UK. Wh

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MNA Digital
Independent·Birmingham·2-10 Employees

MNA Digital, a premier marketing agency situated in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, specialises in website design, paid search, and SEO services. Our tailored solutions are designed to enhance the online visibility of UK-based businesses. Renowned for delivering crucial services at fair prices, MNA Digital prioritises transparency and customer-centric strategies. This approach has cemented our reput

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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.