While the sector has shown some improvement in payment practices, the 4-point increase over five years indicates only a slight shift and suggests underlying issues persist. Companies may want to review their processes and, if needed, use a late payment calculator to understand the potential impact of delayed payments.
One-line summary: Payment performance in the food and drink industry improved marginally from 46.7/100 (130 companies) in 2020 to 50.7/100 (114 companies) in 2025.
How UK companies' payment practices changed in 2025 — the biggest improvers, the firms slipping, and the strongest new e
The UK agriculture sector is significantly outperforming the UK average for payment practices, suggesting a degree of fi
The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
The UK air travel sector significantly outperforms the national average when it comes to payment practices, achieving a
© 2026 Payment Check Ltd
Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH
Made by Alastair Campbell