IFA: CSO inflation update must be put in context - Shelflife Magazine

IFA: CSO inflation update must be put in context - Shelflife Magazine

Reacting to the recent CSO update showing food inflation ahead of general inflation, IFA president Francie Gorman said the debate around the cost of food needs informed context, particularly about the cost of doing business. “This week’s Budget again failed to recognise that those in business are really struggling with higher costs across a range of areas, including higher wages and the carbon tax. “Government has to do more to address the cost …