Tariffs, Margin Risk, and Pricing Control in Food Manufacturing

Costs are moving faster than pricing. Tariffs are accelerating cost volatility across commodities, freight, labor, and packaging, while pricing remains governed by customer and channel agreements that are slow to adjust. The result is widening margin risk and growing scrutiny from boards and investors.

This executive report is grounded in a survey of 400 senior leaders, including CEOs, CFOs, and CROs, across U.S.-based organizations. The insights show how pricing has shifted from an operational task to a board-level control discipline, and why some food manufacturers are protecting margin while others are losing it quietly.

Download the full report to understand: 

• Where margin risk is forming in your pricing structure 
• Why traditional price increases are no longer enough 
• How leading food manufacturers are regaining pricing control 
• What pricing leaders are doing differently heading into 2026