All Inflation articles – Page 8
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NewsFood inflation falls to 3% in March led by confectionery
Overall UK inflation dropped to 2.6%, led by falling petrol prices
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NewsMedia Bites 16 April: UK inflation falls, vape usage and tariff impacts
Analysts have warned that the fall may be only temporary as it is expected to spike in July as rising bills and higher business costs take hold
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KVI TrackerHot cross buns up 44% this year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-two hot cross bun lines are pricier this year than last
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Comment & OpinionTrump tariffs have demolished visibility for fmcg CEOs
Consumers are reading headlines every day on another bout of massive inflation, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsTrump tariffs could raise UK cheese price by 25% in US
Somerdale International has warned prices will start rising in US supermarkets from next week
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NewsCity snapshot: retailers fear Trump tariffs will hit high street footfall
Business and shopper confidence remains low with inflation and unemployment both on the rise
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Comment & OpinionEven a second cost of living crisis can’t help Asda now
Allan Leighton’s price strategy is a desperate dice-roll and I believe it has no chance of working, says David Sables, CEO of Sentinel Management Consultants
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NewsEx-NFU head Minette Batters to review farm profitability for Defra
Minette Batters will provide recommendations on farm profitability both to Defra secretary Steve Reed and farming minister Daniel Zeichner
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NewsEaster chocolate prices soar by up to 50% following cocoa shortage
Of 281 lines available this year and last across the traditional big four supermarkets, 258 (91.8%) have risen in price
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KVI TrackerLamb joints up to 50% more expensive as Easter demand rises
Consumers can expect a more expensive Easter lunch this year as lamb joint prices are up by an average of 14.8%
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NewsAldi and Lidl’s growth surging again as pressure mounts on household finances
On the same day council tax, energy, and water bills are rising with the start of a new financial year, Kantar data this morning showed Aldi’s sales growing faster than they have in over a year
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NewsFood inflation rises to nine-month high
Economists think inflation will rise over the summer due to increases in food and energy costs
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s surprise CEO switch marks a new era for leadership
Unilever’s decision to swap out Hein Schumacher for Fernando Fernandez crosses a rubicon, says Ian Wright of Acuti Associates
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NewsUpcoming Brexit checks ‘will ramp up food prices amid stubbornly high food inflation’
Forthcoming post-Brexit checks on fruit & veg, as well as planned new border control posts in Wales, will ramp up costs
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Comment & OpinionSpring statement 2025: no crumbs of comfort for food businesses
Today’s statement was never going to be a game-changer – but as inflation begins to fall, can the food industry and retail find a silver lining?
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NewsFood inflation steady at 3.3% as industry braces for spring budget
There was good news for fish shoppers with prices down 0.7%
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NewsCity snapshot: inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of spring budget
Alcohol and tobacco were some of the biggest risers, up 5.7% over the past 12 months, while food inflation remained steady at 3.3%
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Analysis & FeaturesHow are Britain’s Biggest Brands managing marketing spend?
When times are tight, it’s tempting to see marketing as a ‘nice to have’. But brands in the know have been investing – and reaping the benefits. So which channels are providing them with the best returns?
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NewsConsumers to pay more for apples as government measures kick in
New data commissioned from Andersons Farm Consulting has estimated policy changes will add 7p to the cost of producing a kilogram of apples
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NewsBritish food and drink exports slump by over a third since Brexit
Food & Drink Federation data showed UK exports had consistently fallen since Brexit, while imports had increased