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Shoppers are trading down and buying less, hitting mid-market chains and makers of branded products
March grocery inflation of 17.5% adds £837 to average household’s annual bill, market research reveals
Annual price rise hits 15% in March as cost of living crisis shows no sign of letting up
Supermarket chain owner reports ‘tensions with suppliers like we’ve never had’
Bird flu has led to shortages of household staple, hitting manufacturers, retailers and consumers
Government seeks to reassure the public of ‘resilient’ supply chains
Supply chain breakdown has led to a shortage of vegetables but low prices are also to blame
Deliveries from abroad usually account for more than 90% of the tomato and lettuce market during March
FT reporters reflect on how much Ukraine and global markets have changed since Russia’s invasion began one year ago
British Retail Consortium’s forecast comes as Asda and Morrisons ration purchases of fruit and vegetables
Inflation-squeezed households curb spending on Nespresso pods and KitKat chocolate bars
Geopolitical uncertainty, volatile energy markets and climate change all pose a threat
Dip in December to 10.5% unlikely to sway Bank of England from raising interest rates
Branded companies best placed to benefit as producers hit by energy and labour costs and retailers keep prices low
BRC records show difficult 2023 in prospect for consumers even as wider prices ease
Inflation, extreme weather and the war in Ukraine have driven up the price of festive staples
NFU head says ministers have been slow in responding to her concerns
Shoppers will have to spend an extra £60 on food bills this festive season, industry data show
Farmers have been unable to boost supply, leading to expectations that costs will remain above pre-pandemic levels
Avian flu and soaring production costs due to the Ukraine war have led farmers to quit, causing supermarket shortages
Chief says group faces challenge of resetting consumers’ expectations after years of flat prices
Industry warns that soaring cost of heating greenhouses and other energy-intensive processes will lead to shortages
Decision follows sharp rise in food prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Covid pandemic
Chinese companies raised six times as much money through share sales in Europe than in US this year
Price rises across wide range of products predicted as output is cut over surging energy costs
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