Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type
(in 1,000s)
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* Detailed breakdown figures are marked as disclosive. The data refers to business R&D performed in the UK irrespective of the residence of the ultimate owner. Overseas activities of affiliates of UK businesses are not included by the source.
Data for 2017 is taken from a previous edition of the same report from the same source.
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UK food, beverages & tobacco businesses: R&D employment 2017-2018, by type
This statistic shows employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom in 2018, by type. In 2017, there were around ** scientists and engineers employed full-time (Full time equivalent) in R&D within the food, beverage and tobacco industries.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (November 21, 2019). Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 06, 2026, from /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type (in 1,000s)." Chart. November 21, 2019. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 06, 2026. /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2019). Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type (in 1,000s). ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 06, 2026. /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Employment in Research and Development Performed in Food, Beverage and Tobacco Businesses in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2017 to 2018, by Type (in 1,000s)." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 21 Nov 2019, /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type (in 1,000s) ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/ (last visited August 06, 2026)
Employment in research and development performed in food, beverage and tobacco businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2017 to 2018, by type (in 1,000s) [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), November 21, 2019. [Online]. Available: /statistics/411957/food-beverage-tobacco-united-kingdom-uk-randd-employment/
