All Inflation articles – Page 21
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Comment & OpinionPoor maths and anti-brand bias are the flaws in the CMA’s new report
The clumsy and manipulative presentation of the CMA’s findings left the door open to unwarranted criticism of brands, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsBritish Berry Growers launches board to ensure future industry sustainability
The industry body said the sector faced significant challenges that threatened its viability
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NewsChristmas dinner veg more expensive after mults hike up prices
Several key veg lines such as carrots and potatoes have increased in price by more than 10% in the past month
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NewsFinnebrogue owner takes hit to profitability
The company said its revenue had risen from £119.3m to £145.3m, while profit had increased by 4% from £7.7m to £8.1m
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NewsHiggidy sinks to a loss as inflation and bakery expansion hit savoury pastry maker
The upmarket savoury pastries brand was hit by disruption during a major bakery upgrade and experienced a massive spike in costs
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KVI TrackerShoppers turn away from olive oil as prices rise, warns Filippo Berio
Shelf-edge prices of olive oil are up on average 47.4% in a year
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NewsRiverford petition hits 100,000 signatures to prompt parliamentary debate
The #GetFairAboutFarming campaign was launched two months ago after a survey of small fruit & veg growers revealed half feared they could be out of business within a year
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NewsTesco builds giant tree to focus on Christmas food plight
Tesco and its partners have created an alternative to the traditional Trafalgar Square Christmas tree
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NewsCMA finds brands hiked prices above cost rises but clears industry of profiteering
The Competition & Markets Authority named baked beans as an area where “prices have risen by more than production costs, leading to increases in unit profitability”
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NewsGreencore boss Dalton Philips signals further price increases amid soaring wages
The boss of sandwich maker Greencore has warned of potential further price hikes
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NewsRetailers warn of prolonged inflation as government increases business taxes
Food prices have continued to rise at a slower pace in November but the British Retail Consortium warned a new raft of higher costs hitting business could derail falling inflation in 2024.
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NewsClimate crisis has added more than £600 to UK household food bills
Climate impacts accounted for one-third of all food price inflation in the UK this year, according to new analysis
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KVI TrackerFruit & veg shortages to be ‘new normal’ for shoppers
Empty supermarket shelves would become ‘business as usual’ as existing challenges worsen and new ones emerge
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NewsLogistics sector calls for government support amid major demand slump
The industry is facing a slowdown in activity due to the cost of living crisis
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Analysis & FeaturesUK food security: all the challenges facing the supply chain
From supply chain disruptions to extreme weather and war, what are the biggest factors affecting UK food security now?
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KVI TrackerChristmas turkey prices still up despite bountiful supply
But retail consultant Richard Harrow said turkey prices are ’still all over the place’ and expects competition to intensify
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NewsCity snapshot: UK inflation eases to 4.7% as food price growth eases
UK inflation fell significantly in October as energy prices and food inflation eased, with headline inflation dropping to 4.7% from 6.3%
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NewsAsda sales growth shrinks but so does its debt leverage
It represents a slowing of growth compared with its second quarter – when it saw like-for-like sales rise 9.6% – despite continued investment in lowering prices
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NewsGrowers warn of potato crop damage and soaring prices
The spot price of potatoes ‘is currently at least double what you would expect at this time of year’
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KVI TrackerWaitrose hikes price of 24 essentials in sign of continued inflation
Waitrose announced a £100m investment in value in February Waitrose has raised the price of at least 24 key essential items in the last month, in a sign of continued inflation. Tinned spaghetti, peanut butter and buttery spread have all increased in price over the past week, ...