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Q3 2026 Commodity Market Report: Market trends, prices and supply chain insights

Understand the latest commodity market trends, supply risks and procurement pressures affecting hospitality, catering and foodservice operators across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe.

Food, energy, freight and other commodity markets remain sensitive to weather, supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainty.

Avendra International’s Q3 2026 Commodity Market Report brings together market intelligence, procurement insight and practical guidance to help foodservice and hospitality businesses understand what is changing, where risks are emerging and where there may be opportunities to manage costs.

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Icon material-question-answerThe Q3 2026 Market Report is a free downloadable commodity market report from Avendra International Europe. Created for foodservice leaders and hospitality operators, it explores key market trends, supply insights and price movements, combining expert analysis, commodity data and practical strategies to help manage costs and mitigate inflation effectively.

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What’s inside the
Q3 Commodity Market Report?

  • Regional market intelligence for the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe
  • The impact of weather, climate and global market developments affecting commodity availability and costs
  • Key commodity market trends across food, energy, freight and other major procurement categories
  • Procurement and mitigation tips to help businesses manage volatility and plan ahead
  • Seasonal produce guidance from Paul Bloxham, Head of Culinary at Avendra International

Why download the
Q3 Commodity Market Report?

Commodity markets can change quickly. Understanding what is driving those changes can help procurement and foodservice teams make more informed decisions.

The Q3 report helps you:

  • Identify emerging cost and supply risks before they affect your operation
  • Spot purchasing opportunities where market conditions are becoming more favourable
  • Adapt menus and sourcing strategies in response to changing commodity costs
  • Make the most of seasonal ingredients with practical culinary guidance from Paul Bloxham
  • Plan ahead with greater confidence using market intelligence and procurement insight

Who should read the
Q3 Commodity Market Report?

Designed for professionals responsible for purchasing, food costs, menus and supply across::

  • Hotels and hospitality
  • Restaurants, cafés and foodservice
  • Healthcare and care organisations
  • Schools, colleges and universities

About the contributors

The Q3 2026 Commodity Market Report brings together expertise from across the Avendra International team. Together, their supply chain, procurement and culinary expertise helps hospitality and foodservice teams anticipate price movements, navigate market challenges and make informed decisions for the months ahead.

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Katrina Gibbs
Supply Chain Reporting Manager,     UK & Ireland

Katrina combines extensive experience in European supply chain and commercial finance with market data and expert intelligence to help clients understand the latest market conditions and price movements.

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Christian Liu Chou
Supply Chain & Procurement Manager, France & Benelux

Christian draws on his hospitality procurement and supplier management expertise to provide practical insight into market movements to help clients make confident purchasing decisions.

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Paul Bloxham
Head of Culinary at Avendra International Europe

With more than 25 years of culinary experience, Paul translates these market insights into practical opportunities for operators, from seasonal ingredients to cost-saving menu strategies.

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Why Avendra International Europe

Avendra International helps hospitality, healthcare and education organisations make more informed purchasing and operational decisions through procurement expertise, market intelligence and culinary insight.

Our commodity market reports combine market data with practical context, helping foodservice teams understand changing costs, anticipate supply risks and identify opportunities to improve purchasing and menu performance.

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Avendra International Europe

The Q3 Commodity Market Report is part of the Avendra Edge collection - insight-led resources designed to help hospitality and foodservice professionals make confident, informed decisions from menu and recipe planning to sourcing and supply chain.

Explore more resources, expertise and procurement solutions to support your business across Europe, or read more about the report.

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Icon material-question-answerFrequently asked questions

Who should read the Commodity Market Report?

The report is designed for procurement teams, chefs and foodservice leaders responsible for purchasing, budget control, menu planning or supply chain management across hotels and hospitality, restaurants, cafés and foodservice, healthcare and care organisations, and schools, colleges and universities.

What is the Avendra International Commodity Market Report?

The Commodity Market Report is a quarterly market intelligence resource covering key food, beverage, energy, freight and other procurement categories across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe.

What does the Q3 2026 Commodity Market Report cover?

The report explores commodity pricing and supply trends, weather and climate impacts, global market developments, energy and freight, as well as practical procurement and mitigation considerations.

Does the report include regional market insights?

Yes. The report includes separate market intelligence for the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe, reflecting differences in regional supply, pricing and market conditions.

How can commodity market trends help foodservice businesses?

Understanding commodity trends can help businesses identify potential cost risks, spot purchasing opportunities, consider menu alternatives and plan procurement strategies more effectively.

Who produces the Avendra International Commodity Market Report?

The report is produced by Avendra International, combining market intelligence, procurement expertise and supplier insight. The Q3 edition also includes seasonal produce guidance from Paul Bloxham, Head of Culinary at Avendra International.