UK smoked salmon producers were given a boost this holiday season as consumers increased their spend on the holiday treat, but rising raw materials are pressuring margins of mid-market suppliers.
London-based smoked salmon supplier H. Forman & Sons, which sells products on the high-end of the market, saw retail sales rise by around 25 percent in December, largely a result of the well-known brand.
“Our smoked salmon sold very well,” Lance Forman, managing director at Forman told IntraFish. “There were no promotions; we believe [sales growth] was fueled by our reputation."
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