All Inflation articles
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NewsConsumer confidence edges upwards in bank holiday boost
GfK’s monthly barometer nudged up to –23 in the month after April’s low of –25
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NewsRetail volumes drop 1.3% in April as motorists limit journeys
Automotive fuel volumes dropped by just over 10% month on month, as motorists that had stocked up in March then tried to limit their journeys
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Comment & OpinionHow the cost of living crisis accidentally saved organic
Inflation, social media and the glyphosate debate are finally bringing organic to the mainstream, says Siddhi Mehta, CEO & founder at Rhythm 108
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NewsClimate-affected foods driving food inflation, research finds
Foods hit by extreme weather are rising over two times faster than the rest of the food basket, analysis found
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NewsDeal saves premium DTC butcher Donald Russell
The Aberdeenshire-based business will be resuming deliveries from 9 June, having been acquired by fellow DTC butcher DukesHill
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NewsInflation: government planning tariff cuts to 100 food and drink items
Details on which products will benefit from the tariff cuts will be unveiled by the Treasury next week
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Comment & OpinionPrice caps on supermarket basics? That’s panic, not policy
Retailers and politicians were quick to condemn SNP leader John Swinney’s idea for mandatory price caps, calling it unworkable. They were right
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NewsFood sector leaders call for swifter action on climate change
The call follows the publication of the Climate Change Committee’s fourth independent assessment of the UK’s climate risk today
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NewsInflation falls to 2.8% in April ahead of Iran price surge
Inflation fell faster than expected in April, as the Consumer Price Index rate fell to 2.8%
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Category ReportButter growth in own label threatens brand dominance
Private label lines are faring better than branded ones. Own label value is up 11.6% on volumes that have risen 0.6%, while branded value is flat on volumes down 7.6%
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NewsIran inflation: FDF boss slams government’s ‘chronic lack of prioritisation’
FDF CEO Karen Betts said calls for ministers to step in to help the sector cope with soaring energy costs had fallen on deaf ears
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Category ReportRetailers boost premium tiers to increase margins
Retailers at the higher end of the market, such as Waitrose and M&S, stand to benefit in own label
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Comment & OpinionThe food industry needs to be shock-proofed
The Middle East conflict highlights the UK food system’s exposure to global shocks, and the importance of strengthening resilience, says Naomi Kissman, social impact director, at IGD
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Comment & OpinionBusiness rates are pushing independent food businesses to breaking point
As a small business owner I genuinely struggle to understand how rates can rise to levels approaching the actual annual rent itself, says Kateryna Leclerc, director at EuropaFoodXB
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: political chaos, pricing and loyalty schemes
This week The Grocer’s coverage, as I’m sure in many other places, has been dominated by the extraordinary political implosion we are witnessing in Westminster
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Analysis & FeaturesHave meat alternatives just solved their price problem?
The price gap between meat and plant-based alternatives is closing. Is this the good news plant-based has been looking for?
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Comment & OpinionOur politicians are clueless about food prices. The next PM needs to do better
It always amazes me that politicians of all parties pay so little heed to food prices, says Ian Wright, partner at Acuti Associates
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NewsHeart of England Co-op freezes prices on essentials as shoppers feel the pinch
Products protected from price increases span meat, fruit, vegetable and dairy products
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NewsGousto vows to shield customers from soaring food inflation
It comes as revenue growth at the company hit the top end of forecasts for a 5% to 10% uplift in 2025, helping Gousto achieve a third consecutive year of underlying profitability, according to newly filed accounts
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NewsOwn label closes quality gap as shoppers consider trading down, data reveals
Brands maintain a quality edge over own label, but 83% of consumers say private label has improved significantly. A quarter would switch to cheaper alternatives if prices rise further, according to new research by The Harris Poll UK