UK Food Inflation at Nine-Month High Adds to Pressure on Labour

Food costs rose by 3.5 per cent last month — as experts warn of further hikes

FOOD prices crept up last month — and experts warn further rises are ahead due to Budget costs and a packaging tax. Grocery inflation hit 3.5 per cent in March, up from 3.3 per cent, according to stats. GettyFood prices crept up last month — and experts warn further rises are ahead due to Budget costs and a packaging tax[/caption] Chocolate prices rose rapidly, particularly the cost of Easter eggs, the research by Kantar said. Meanwhile, the hik…

Food inflation continued to edge up in March

Food prices overall are now 2.4% higher than last March, up from 2.1% in February, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

UK Food Inflation at Nine-Month High Adds to Pressure on Labour

The rising price of store cupboard staples and alcoholic drinks has lifted UK food inflation to a nine-month high, as the country’s Labour government faces growing political pressure over living costs.

Food inflation loses some pressure components, but gains others in this first quarter. Meats, edible oils, and “fresh” products became more accessible to the consumer's pocket last month. Milk, beans, baked goods, and sugar came back to pressure. Read more (04/02/2025)

Fresh Produce Prices Set to Surge as Grocery Inflation Rises Again

Grocery price inflation in the UK has crept higher once more, with fresh produce shoppers warned to brace for further price hikes over the coming months.According to the latest data, grocery inflation rose to 3.5% in the four weeks to 23 March – up from 3.3% the previous month – reversing recent signs of slowing price growth. While categories such as confectionery and dairy have seen sharp increases, the fresh produce sector is expected to face …

UK shop price inflation sees slight rise in March

Retailers face mounting cost pressures from new taxes and policy changes, which could drive inflation higher in the coming months.The post UK shop price inflation sees slight rise in March appeared first on Retail Insight Network.