A 2kg bag of ice cubes from the British supermarket Iceland topped Deliveroo’s trending orders list for 2026, the first time a grocery product reached number one on the platform during the UK's hottest summer on record.
- Iceland’s 2kg ice bag achieved the top UK ranking on Deliveroo for 2026, driven by record summer temperatures.
- Delivery surcharges can inflate the £1 in-store purchase price to as much as £8 via app fees and service charges.
Deliveroo reported that a 2kg bag of ice emerged as the top trending order in Britain this year. Deliveroo confirmed that the Iceland product was its top trending UK delivery order of 2026, according to data measuring year-on-year growth in orders, local order volume, and customer ratings.
The Independent noted that the item became the first grocery product ever to top the platform’s annual list. Jeff Wemyss, Deliveroo’s vice president and general manager for the UK and Ireland, stated that the UK’s hottest summer on record drove consumers toward ice, sorbet, mango slices, and milkshakes.
While a 2kg bag of ice costs £1 in-store, app-based fulfillment introduces high markups. Deliveroo surcharges, small-order fees, delivery charges, bag fees, and service charges can push the total consumer cost to £8, according to figures outlined by The Guardian.
Verge Magazine reported that the Deliveroo 100 rankings for 2026 also highlighted protein-rich meals, with chicken dishes appearing in more than 20 of the top 100 orders worldwide. In the UK, alternative trending items included Clarityn Allergy 10mg Tablets from Boots Pharmacy at sixth place, alongside specialty items like Morrisons Mango Sorbet and the Diavola pizza from Monte Forte in Horsham.
| Rank | Trending Order | Provider | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium 2kg Ice Cubes | Iceland | London |
| 2 | Diavola Pizza | Monte Forte Neapolitan Pizza | Horsham |
| 4 | Mango Sorbet | Morrisons | Glasgow |
Verge Magazine noted that France claimed the top spot in the global rankings for the first time since 2019, driven by the Build Your Own Signature Plate from Dayz in Paris. Meanwhile, Iceland’s 2kg ice bag secured second place in the global list alongside its domestic triumph.
Monte Forte representatives expressed surprise at their placement, stating: We’re incredibly proud that our Diavola from Monte Forte in Horsham has made the Deliveroo 100.
The anniversary rankings demonstrate how third-party delivery applications have evolved over ten years from restaurant-led delivery networks into consolidated platforms offering groceries, retail items, and everyday essentials.
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