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.