All Inflation articles – Page 7
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NewsFood inflation hits 4% as budget cost pressures meet tightening global supplies
Food inflation has climbed from 3.7% year on year in June, with staples such as meat and tea among hardest-hit categories amid tighter global supplies, according to the latest BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor
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NewsUK food inflation to rise by 34% due to climate change in next two decades
New research from the Autonomy Institute has warned that while UK inflation unexpectedly hit 3.6% in June, worse is yet to come
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NewsCadbury insists Bournville recipe has ‘not changed’ in new-look launch
Cadbury’s ingredient list update coincides with a ‘modernised’ overhaul of the Bournville brand
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NewsLindt & Sprüngli raises outlook as premium chocolate sales hold up
The sales boost came despite the company pushing through some steep price hikes due to high cocoa prices
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NewsLidl hits record high market share as momentum continues
Lidl now holds 8.3% of the British grocery market, according to Worldpanel’s latest figures, up 0.5% over the past 12 weeks
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NewsInflation surge hits spending power for two in five households
Two in five UK households experienced declining spending power last month as inflation reached its highest level in 18 months
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NewsFood price inflation set to hit 5% summer peak, outstripping energy cost concerns
A new report from IGD puts the average rate of food inflation forecast for this year at 4%, up from its previous forecast of 3.3%
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NewsSurprise jump for UK inflation as food prices continue ‘concerning’ rise
Food prices have climbed for the third month in a row, reaching their highest level for more than a year
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NewsInflation on supermarket shelves drives surge in UK food sales
Soaring prices in supermarkets has fuelled a jump in UK food sales in the past month, as volumes in store remained under “sustained pressure” and consumer confidence continued to drop
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NewsLavazza warns EDR will be ‘very tough’ for coffee producers
The Italian coffee giant’s chairman Guiseppe Lavazza said the European Deforestation Regulation would lead to tight supply and price hikes
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KVI TrackerShoppers facing BBQ food price hikes of up to 67%
Across burger, sausage, steak, kebab and chicken thighs and legs lines, there has been significant inflation of up to almost 70% at the major retailers, according to analysis of Assosia data by The Grocer
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Comment & OpinionClimate change needs more sophisticated risk management
Traditional risk management, based on historical data, is no longer fit for purpose in this era of unprecedented volatility, says Scott Kelly, SVP model development, Risilience
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NewsWhite chocolate Digestives and Kit Kats no longer ‘white chocolate’
Neither of the treats contain the minimum 20% cocoa butter required
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Promotional FeaturesThe only way isn’t up: Driving value through price
Consumer spending remains under pressure, which means pricing must work harder than ever before. Here, experts reveal how, when used as a strategic lever to align with demand rather than a blunt tool, price can unlock value in surprising ways.
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KVI TrackerStrawberries and cream up to 30% more expensive as input costs soar
Strawberries across the major multiples have seen steady inflation as growers grapple with increased wage costs
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NewsMedia Bites 1 July: heatwave, inflation, UPF bingeing
Britain’s largest retailers are warning that food prices are being driven up by hot weather hitting harvest yields
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NewsFood price inflation hits 3.7% as autumn budget costs bite
It pushed overall shop prices into inflation for the first time in almost a year
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Analysis & FeaturesBritain’s Biggest Alcohol Brands 2025: Riding out the storm
A storm is forecast for Britain’s top booze brands. Input costs, duty changes, tariffs, EPR and National Insurance rises are all hiking expenses as the market declines
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NewsEuropean Commission opens investigation into Mars-Kellanova deal
Preliminary investigations raised fears the Mars-Kellanova deal could lead to higher prices on shelves
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NewsRetail distress surges to highest level since financial crisis
Tight credit conditions, cost inflation and weak consumer demand have contributed to a sharp rise in financial distress in the sector