All Inflation articles
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Comment & OpinionWithout question the new Defra team is on a mission
Emma Reynolds, Angela Eagle and Paul Kissack are breathing fresh life into Defra
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Comment & OpinionShrinkflation: eroding trust one Easter egg at a time
Relying on the uneasy hope that no one will notice shrinkflation is starting to feel as outdated as a 1kg tin of Quality Street
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NewsPressure on liquidity and profits to worsen in Europe in 2026
The European retail and consumer industry – which in Q4 completed a full year as the most distressed of all sectors – will face even more pressure on liquidity and profits this year
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NewsConsumers losing patience with shrinkflation, research finds
Three in five UK consumers consider shrinkflation ‘very unfair’ and want retailers to flag when brands reduce pack sizes, according to new research by Capgemini
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NewsChristmas retail sales ‘drab’ as growth slowed, says BRC
Total retail sales slowed for the fourth consecutive month in December, while volume growth was weak in food
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NewsGraham’s and Rodda’s grow sales but margins squeezed
Margins were squeezed at both family-owned businesses in the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a £1.9m fall in operating profits at Graham’s to £2.6m and a dip from £1.8m to £806k at Rodda’s
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Analysis & Features2026 agrifood commodities outlook: how will Trump chaos impact on trade?
While 2025 was a generally stable year for agrifood commodities, the risk of geopolitical and regulatory chaos looms large in 2026
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NewsModern Milkman slashes operating losses for second year in a row
The DTC business has cut its operating loss by 42% to £6m compared to £10.5m in 2023, as part of a continuation of the group’s profitability improvement plan
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Comment & OpinionFood prices will rise in 2026 – and suppliers need them to
The 2026 pricing round will filter into retail prices across late January and February, taking inflation back up to 5%, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsChristmas volumes under pressure despite highest ever supermarket sales
Supermarket sales in December hit a record £13.8bn but volumes declined as growth came in below grocery inflation, with hard-pressed shoppers leaning heavily on promotions in the run-up to Christmas
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NewsFood prices rise at a faster pace in December
Rising food prices led to a rise in overall retail inflation in December and pushed shoppers to seek out savings ahead of Christmas, new data out this morning has revealed
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Analysis & FeaturesCocoa prices, pistachio and Penguins: Top chocolate stories of 2025
There’s scarely been a week where chocolate hasn’t made the news in 2025, from increasing prices to new trends and changing formulations
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up as budget blues settle
Consumer confidence has edged up by two points in GfK’s monthly barometer, as worries over November’s budget settle
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Comment & OpinionCan Minette Batters’ farming review push Defra into action?
Just as MPs were packing up for the festive period, Defra published Batters’ much anticipated Farming Profitability Review – something that had been sat on Emma Reynolds’ desk since October
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NewsUK consumer confidence edges up but ‘remains gloomy’
Consumer confidence edged higher in December after a better-than-expected budget, according to the BRC
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NewsWeaker food and drink prices power sharp drop in inflation to 3.2%
UK inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in eight months – 3.2% – as a sharp drop in food and drink prices knocked consumer costs downwards
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Comment & OpinionAre UK meat sales soaring – or is someone telling porkies?
A report in The Telegraph said ‘a growing number of supermarket customers switched back to beef, lamb, pork and poultry this year while shunning meat-free options’ – but alas, this is not the case
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the psychology of price hikes has played out on shelves
The unwelcome return of inflation has prompted a wide range of tactics. How have shoppers responded and what should brands do next?
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Comment & OpinionTop Products 2025: cash-strapped shoppers seek added value
Intentional spending doesn’t automatically translate into a single-minded hunt for the lowest prices or loyalty-led discounts, says Julian Crane, MD UK&I at NIQ
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RankingsDairy - butters & spreads 2025: ‘Challenging’ year amid inflation
Branded butters & spreads are on a slippery slope, and overall category volumes are in the red by 2.7%