Inflationary pressures have continued to batter brewers, wineries and spirits manufacturers as relentless sky-high energy prices hit production costs. However, we've helped some customers weather the fiscal storm by presenting proposals that save an average of 9.9%, and in some cases up to 17%. We think you'll agree; that's worth raising a glass to.

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The combination of a booming Asian market and the skyrocketing prices of energy and commodities has driven the prices of catering consumables up, making our 23.6% average saving in this department feel that much more significant. It's an incredible feat to lock down reductions at nearly a quarter less than the original cost, and we are proud to be part of that process.

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According to data analyst Kantar, inflation continues to play a large role in the fresh meat, fish and poultry category’s performance, with the market seeing high average price growth and large drops in volume. But despite these increasing pricing levels, Beacon has still been able to bear down and deliver some great savings opportunities, delivering reductions of up to 25%!

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Despite extreme inflationary costs causing price rises on cleaning products, we are committed to providing cost-effective solutions to our customers. Our strategies have yielded significant savings, averaging 11.1%. In some cases, our recommendations have even saved up to 17/18%, which goes to show that even during periods of rampant inflation there are still ways to curtail expenses.

The export prices of fresh salmon skyrocketed in the last week of 2022 - a 15% price rise that generated record revenues for Norwegian seafood exports at the start of 2023. Fortunately, Beacon landed some great savings that saw customers enjoy impressive savings when it came to buying their fish and seafood; an average 7% across the board. Now that’s a catch worth celebrating.

The news that food inflation hit a high of 13.8% in January 2023 is concerning, but it isn't all bad news. Although prices are expected to fall by 5% this year, our customers have already enjoyed a greater average saving of 9.08% based on our cost-reduction proposals. This figure is far greater than any natural reduction in market price, meaning customers can benefit now.

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While the cost of fertiliser, fuel, distribution and packaging have created an extra burden to bear for fresh fruit and vegetable producers, weather volatility has also added an element of unpredictability. However, these difficult market conditions haven’t stopped us from submitting recent proposals that have saved customers up to 14% in this category.

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These days, when it comes to paper and stationery products, one variable is quickly replacing another. Whether due to the war in Ukraine or a rising scarcity of available materials, prices continue to climb with remarkable rapidity. That’s why it’s such an achievement for our clients to be experiencing average savings figures of 28% in this volatile category.

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With the cost of fuel rising, it's been a challenging time for commercial waste operators, yet we are proud to announce that despite this headwind we continue to make great strides in providing our customers with impactful savings. In fact, over the last few months we have delivered proposals that have saved an average of 24.3%!

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When it comes to identifying cost reductions, it makes sense to focus on the large spend categories. But, it's important to remember that the little things can add up. Workwear may not be your largest expense, but with savings of 47%, it's well worth seeing if we can reduce your costs in areas that you may not first think of.

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