Here's a snapshot of payment performance in the food and drink sector based on analysis of 126 companies in 2023 compared to 119 companies in 2024:
The 2.6-point increase, while positive, represents only a marginal improvement in payment performance within the food and drink sector, signifying that late payments continue to pose a challenge. The reduction in the number of companies analyzed might also slightly skew the comparison, however, the trend suggests that payment practices are not substantially improving.
In 2024, the average payment score in the food and drink sector was 50.8 out of 100, an increase of 2.6 points from 48.3 in 2023.
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