Top 10 Companies Dominating the United Kingdom B2B Mayonnaise Market

The United Kingdom B2B mayonnaise market size reached a value of about USD 492.35 million in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% in the forecast period of 2024-2034 to reach around USD 713.96 million by 2034. As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the market is expected to be driven by the expansion of fast-food joints.

The rising popularity of fast-food joints and quick-service restaurants aids the demand for mayonnaise to improve the flavour and palatability of food products such as burgers and sandwiches. Fast food is the third most popular food choice in the UK, with a popularity score of 58.64 in 2022. In June 2023, fast-food consumption among consumers in the UK increased by 45%.

The growth in vegan population in the UK drives the demand for eggless vegan mayonnaise. In 2024, the vegan population in the UK is 2.5 million compared to 1.4 million in 2023, a 1.1 million increase between 2023 and 2024. As a result, in January 2022, Burger King became the first fast-food chain in the UK to launch vegan chicken nuggets. Prominent restaurants are introducing more vegan dishes to their menus.

Flavoured mayonnaises are gaining popularity as a spread among consumers. As a result, leading market players such as Hellmann’s, Unilever, and Heinz are capitalising on this trend to gain a competitive edge in the United Kingdom B2B mayonnaise market.

In September 2024, Heinz and Walkers partnered up to create a new limited edition concocted, and frightfully tangy mayonnaise flavour with the taste of pickled onion crisps. This daring blend is a testament to the brand's dedication to exploring bold flavours that appeal to modern palates. 

Figure: Meat Free Diet Population in the UK (Million), 2024

Top 10 Mayonnaise Companies in the United Kingdom

1. Unilever Plc

Unilever stands as one of the leading FMCG food companies, providing a comprehensive range of products in food, beverages, personal care, and home care. Hellmann’s is the leading mayonnaise brand under this company, offering 100% vegetarian and well-balanced products. The company’s 75% of the turnover generates from 30 power brands with a brand and marketing investment of 8.6 billion. Its commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles plays a significant role in its global operations and brand image.

2. Kraft Heinz Company

The company was formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz in 2015 and is one of the largest food and beverage companies globally. At the end of the fiscal year 2022, Kraft Heinz operated 78 manufacturing and processing facilities, engaged approximately 5,550 ingredient and packaging suppliers, and partnered with approximately 210 external manufacturers. The company offers classic as well as flavoured mayonnaises that add light flavour and creamy texture to all types of dishes.

3. Creative Foods Europe Limited

Creative Foods Europe Limited is a UK-based company specialising in foodservice solutions, offering products including poultry, premium sauces, dressings, and dip pots. In 2020, the company was renamed Creative Foods, and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Burton-on-Trent became operational. At this Burton manufacturing facility, the company produces high-quality ambient sauces, mayonnaise and dressings, and restaurant-quality sous vide meal solutions. It offers a variety of packaging solutions, including ambient sauces, mayonnaise, and dressings: dip pots (25g/100g), bottles (320ml/500ml/1L/2.27L/3.78L), buckets (2.5L/5L/10L/25L), pouches (500g-3kg), and pallecons (1,000L).

4. Zafron Foods Ltd.

The company is specialised in the manufacture of high-quality mayonnaise, sauces, condiments, dressings, chutneys, and deli fillers. The company’s customer base includes small artisan distributors and some of the prominent food companies. Its extensive pack size options include 1000ltr pallecons, buckets, bottles, dip pots, sachets and glass jars for retail.

5. Hiltfields Ltd.

Hiltfields is a UK family-run business that engages in the manufacturing of a wide range of added value products for all major retailers, including sauces, mayonnaise, compotes, dressings, chutneys, and others. The company is engaged in the production of unflavoured and flavoured mayonnaises, including lemon and black pepper, chilli smoked chilli, lightly spiced mustard, horseradish, garlic and herb, and wasabi.

6. Sasco Sauces Ltd.

The company is a leading manufacturer of mayonnaise and quality sauces produced with the highest standard at their factory operating to BRC grade AA certification. The company’s product portfolio includes garlic mayonnaise, plain mayonnaise, thousand island dressing, burger sauce, and others.  

7. Piquant Ltd.

The company is a market leader as a condiment manufacturer and mayonnaise supplier. Piquant manufactures a range of plain mayonnaise with varying oil content, including 6% mayonnaise, 26% mayonnaise, 50% mayonnaise, 60% mayonnaise, and 70% mayonnaise in varied packaging options.

8. Freshpak Chilled Foods

The company is specialised in chilled food manufacturing, particularly supplying ready-to-eat salads, dips, and sandwich fillings.  Its extensive product range includes poached eggs, deli fillers, food-to-go snacks, dips, and mayonnaise, which they proudly provide to retailers, food service companies, and other food manufacturers.

9. Olympic Oils Ltd.

Olympic Foods is one of the UK's largest packers and distributors of edible oils and fats, and a major producer of mayonnaise and sauces. Its product portfolio includes sundries, hard oils, liquid oil, cold process sauces and cooked sauces. 

10. Remia CV

The company is a global leader in the production of a wide range of sauces, margarines, and fats that are used daily by consumers, food services, and industrial customers. Remia is committed to sustainability, with sustainable packaging and production methods.