FEEDING LONDON IN 2030

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A vital new report for all stakeholders providing food, beverage & foodservice in London.

Feeding London 2030 is a landmark report, commissioned by the United Kingdom Warehousing Association and delivered by respected supply chain research specialists Global 78, with a foreword by Eleanor Winton, Director of KPMG Future Institute.

The report pulls together multiple disparate data into a single source of information, providing a comprehensive picture of food supply chains into and around London.

Taking into account the capital’s changing population profile, the emergence of new trends in the way food is bought and consumed, and the challenges of an infrastructure already at capacity, Feeding London 2030 examines current issues, highlights potential pinch points and considers the future consequences for all stakeholders across the food chain.

This detailed work provides a unique insight across London’s food supply chain; in identifying the key challenges and offering a strategic vision, Feeding London 2030 is a must-have guide to protect and future proof your business.

This report is only available in print, it will be sent to you direct from the United Kingdom Warehousing Association. Please ensure the shipping address is included in your order.

This report contains:

  • A review of London’s demographics and its expected future population growth
  • Information about London’s food and drink demand profiles and expected trends
  • Hard facts on where the city’s population is currently fed and watered, at home, at work, during leisure time and ‘on the move’

£395

 

This report contains:

  • A review of London’s demographics and its expected future population growth
  • Information about London’s food and drink demand profiles and expected trends
  • Hard facts on where the city’s population is currently fed and watered, at home, at work, during leisure time and ‘on the move’

£395

 

Exclusive highlights

  • A quantified description of the role of the food and drink logistics sector, including a review of current physical distribution operations and property infrastructure provision
  • An assessment of future logistical challenges presented by an increasing population; lifestyle changes; new food and drink demand profiles; legislation on delivery restrictions and the London pollution controls; extreme infrastructure pressure and much more.

Exclusive highlights

  • A review of London’s demographics and its expected future population growth
  • Information about London’s food and drink demand profiles and expected trends
  • Hard facts on where the city’s population is currently fed and watered, at home, at work, during leisure time and ‘on the move'

FEEDING LONDON IN 2030: Ground-breaking report from UKWA to be unveiled

 

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association is to unveil key findings of a landmark study, commissioned to explore future issues affecting food industry logistics in London.

UKWA CEO Peter Ward explains, “Food security is a matter of increasing international concern and cities like London are also facing increased food distribution challenges, driven by rising population levels, changing lifestyles, shopping and eating patterns and diverse cultures, which all adds to stress on the urban infrastructure.”

He continues, “UKWA commissioned this extremely important research on behalf of our members, and all those in the wider logistics community, in order to understand the facts, highlight current trends and demonstrate to policy makers and influencers in government the future requirements for investment in our industry. We have already identified a growing dearth of appropriately located warehousing and distribution property, and without serious consideration being given to forward plans for urban distribution, we could be facing crisis in the years ahead.”  

The modern food industry is a highly complex global business. Food and drink suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and logistics service providers will all face new scenarios and compliance with impending legislation affecting urban delivery arrangements.

FEEDING LONDON IN 2030 is a 100-page Research Report, undertaken by Andrew Morgan and the Global 78 team on behalf of UKWA. Drawing on the wide range of available knowledge and opinion from stakeholders, it investigates the options for future survival and considers how best to succeed in feeding London over the years to come.

The report includes:

  • A review of London’s demographics and its expected future population growth
  • Information about London’s food and drink demand profiles and expected trends
  • Hard facts on where the city’s population is currently fed and watered, at home, at work, during leisure time and ‘on the move’
  • A quantified description of the role of the food and drink logistics sector, including a review of current physical distribution operations and property infrastructure provision
  • An assessment of future logistical challenges presented by an increasing population; lifestyle changes; new food and drink demand profiles; legislation on delivery restrictions and the London pollution controls; extreme infrastructure pressure and much more.

Peter Ward concludes, “The UKWA Research Report will provide essential facts and valuable insights for all those involved with feeding London, both now and up to 2030 in a single document. We believe that as well as providing a valuable resource for scenario planning  it sounds an important wake-up call for policy-makers and practitioners alike.”

Any business involved with producing, storing, delivering or selling food and beverage in the
capital will find valuable market intelligence and expert recommendations vital to future planning

  • Logistics operators (3PL and own-account) including ‘final mile’ couriers
  • Food and drink businesses (B2C): retailers, caterers, restaurants, hotels
  • Food and drink (B2B) producers and suppliers
  • Infrastructure planners, owners, developers, operators
  • Government and Local Authorities
  • Waste management, packaging & recycling businesses

Introduction 1

Research Objectives and Scope 1

Approach Taken 2

Defining ‘London’ 2

Logistical Challenges 7

Changing London 7

‘The New Consumer’ 8

Logistics Operations 9

London Now and in 2030 15

Structure and Governance 15

Population Growth 17

Ethnic Diversity 19

Age and Income 21

Regeneration 24

Employment 25

Housing 26

Transport and Travel 27

Property Markets 30

Sustainability 31

Future Trends in Food and Drink Consumption 32

New Consumer Behaviours and Demands 32

New Food and Cuisines 32

New Urban Locations and Occasions 35

Food Hygiene and Food Safety 35

Grocery Retail and Convenience 38

Hospitality and Food Service (Catering) 39

Location Cluster Examples 43

Future Expectations 46

Food and Drink Logistics 47

Current Supply Chain Networks 47

Warehousing 53

Transport Technologies Deployed 54

Structural and Operational Issues 54

Evidence From Cluster Analysis 58

Future Pressures and Trends 61

The Potential for Smart Logistics 61

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Conclusions 63

Summary of the Evidence 63

Barriers 66

Opportunities 66

Possible Next Steps 67

Recommendations 68

Cluster Analysis 68

Critical Directions for Logistics Operators 69

Critical Directions for Foods and Drink Businesses 70

Critical Directions for Planners and Regulators 71

Critical Directions for Developers and Other

Interested Parties 72

Further Reading 75

Annex A: Cluster Profiles 77

Annex B: Transport Technologies 89

Annex C: Central Greenwich Cluster Analysis 91

Features

London as a Smart City 14

London River Crossings 28

Crossrail 29

Events Catering 45

Waste Management Solutions 60

Infographics

London’s Political Structure 16

Feeding the UK – Overview 33

Food and Drink Categories 34

Modern Catering Layouts 36

Food Safety Planning 37

Hospitality and Food Service Sectors 40

Food Outlet Comparisons 44

Supply Network Comparisons 48

Goods Vehicle Operation 55

Vehicle Routing and Scheduling 56

Vehicle Restrictions in London 57

The Vertical and Horizontal Dimensions 62

Essentials for Contextual Appreciation 73

Nine-Step Cluster Analysis 74