{"id":1581,"date":"2026-06-12T14:37:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:37:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.procent.com\/en\/?p=1581"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T13:37:51","slug":"rising-purchasing-costs-heres-how-to-stay-in-control-of-your-hospitality-margins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.procent.com\/en\/blog\/rising-purchasing-costs-heres-how-to-stay-in-control-of-your-hospitality-margins\/","title":{"rendered":"Rising purchasing costs? Here’s how to stay in control of your hospitality margins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why are prices increasing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many price increases can be traced back to higher costs for oil, natural gas and fertilisers. These costs affect the entire supply chain, from agriculture and production to transportation, packaging and distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geopolitical tensions and extreme weather conditions are also creating uncertainty and volatility across global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For hospitality businesses, this means some products are becoming more expensive, while others remain relatively stable. That is why having insight into market developments is more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which products are under pressure?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Animal proteins such as beef, fish and poultry are among the categories experiencing the strongest price increases. Prices for these products are expected to rise by between 4% and 12%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the prices of commodities such as wheat, corn, soybeans and vegetable oils are also increasing. As these ingredients are used in a wide range of food products, the impact may eventually be felt across the hospitality sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When prices rise, a strong purchasing strategy becomes even more important. Hospitality entrepreneurs who plan ahead and actively manage their purchasing can often absorb cost increases more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n