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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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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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KVI TrackerNestlé shrinks Kit Kat multipacks to mitigate soaring cocoa costs
Prices of the multipacks have risen by as much as 18.1% in some cases
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KVI TrackerCottage cheese prices rise as demand continues to soar
Following what Graham’s The Family Dairy described as a “serious resurgence” for the once overlooked cheese, some cottage cheese lines have jumped in price by more than 20% over the past month
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KVI TrackerAsda lists Uruguayan beef as inflation bites
The new range, developed by Asda’s key red meat supplier Hilton Foods, went on sale last week ’for a limited period’
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KVI TrackerSan Miguel prices shoot up following licensing switch
Since 1 January, 15 of 24 San Miguel SKUs stocked across the traditional big four and Waitrose have seen an increase in pre-promotional price
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KVI TrackerCoffee farmers in crisis despite inflation-boosting retail prices
Producers in the sector are not benefiting from rising retail prices, suppliers have warned
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KVI TrackerRustlers shrinks microwave burgers, citing inflationary pressures
‘Our core focus is to provide the best-value products,’ said Rustlers owner Kepak
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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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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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KVI TrackerYeo Valley takes first move into meat with launch of organic beef burger
Yeo Valley’s burger launch comes a week after it snapped up yoghurt brand The Collective
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KVI TrackerScottish farmed salmon no different to cheaper Norwegian product, says court
Scottish salmon and Norwegian salmon are effectively the same product, found documents for a case brought before the Competition Appeal Tribunal
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KVI TrackerThe Jolly Hog shrugs off sluggish sausage and bacon markets to boost sales
The brand had benefitted from increased supermarket listings and rising consumer demand for meat, said co-founder Olly Kohn
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KVI TrackerOlive oil prices down as much as 33% in the mults amid mild weather
Rain and milder weather in Spain have improved olive growing conditions
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KVI TrackerInfant formula ‘all the same’, says Iceland boss Richard Walker
The retailer has rolled out shelf-edge labels communicating formula’s nutritional equivalence, despite selling four brands at different prices
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KVI TrackerValentine’s Day chocolates get pricier as cocoa shortfall kicks in
Out of 237 gifting lines available this year and last, 181 (76.4%) have risen in price
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KVI TrackerBiscuit prices rocket by as much as 60% due to ingredient inflation
As many as 200 biscuit lines have risen in price in the traditional big four and Aldi this month
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KVI TrackerNestlé Purina shrinks Felix catfood pouches by 15%, but prices stick
The old 12x100g packs have been replaced with 12x85g ones
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KVI TrackerTreasury ‘losing £350 a minute’ since spirits excise hike, SWA claims
The SWA said revenue from spirits duty had fallen by some £255m
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KVI TrackerMince pies up 40% year-on-year amid tight sultana and butter supplies
Twenty-six mince lines are pricier this year than last