The FX Factor: what 100 F&D finance leaders told us about currency risk

The findings cover where exposure is hitting hardest, how the sector is approaching growth despite it, and what most businesses are missing.

Key report findings

11.7%: Average F&D profit margin

One third of the sector’s average margin was wiped out by FX volatility last year, with businesses losing 3.33% of net profits

46%: Are holding higher cash buffers because of currency instability

74%: Don’t review their FX strategy regularly

60%: Aren’t using currency hedging to reduce risk

Research conducted in February 2026 among 100 financial decision-makers in UK food and drink businesses.

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