17 Feb 2022 --- In the UK, manufacturers are wary about the risk of passing on the cost increases of rising inflation to consumers. According to the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) all F&B categories are more expensive compared to a year ago and are now at a 10-year high – prices of oils and fats have risen by 15.9%; fruit by 6.9%; and coffee, tea and cocoa by 4.9%.