The online food delivery company has revealed almost half (49%) of their orders in 2020 were in the burger category and that the same option has so far accounted for 45% of purchases in 2021.
Traders say that following the UK’s departure from the EU on 31st January 2021, the prices of flour, chips, chicken, cheese and other ingredients have ‘sky-rocketed’.
Concerns were increased further last month when Nando’s shut around 50 restaurants because they were unable to get enough chicken to match demand – showing even the biggest operators in the industry can be struck down.
Ardian Mula, Foodhub’s chief executive, said: “We understand and appreciate how important burgers are to the industry, which is why we are so concerned by these reports.
“It’s a troubling situation for customers and business owners alike, with some in the unenviable position of having to pay more for ingredients or removing burgers from their menu. We hope to see this issue resolved as soon as possible.”