Food inflation: seven reasons. Plus: how bad will it get?

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Many blame Trump’s tariffs, but others point the finger at ‘domestic policy’

Food inflation hit 5.1% in August, its highest level since January 2024, according to new ONS figures released on Wednesday.

And the picture looks set to worsen, with the BRC forecasting 6% by the end of the year.

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