Food Prices coverage.

What does the kashrut reform repeal mean, and could it raise food prices? - explainer

The reform was designed to move Israel’s kashrut system away from one controlled almost entirely by the Chief Rabbinate and local rabbinates, and toward a regulated market.…

6月に値上げの食品 1000品目超 中東情勢影響で価格転嫁増える

【NHK】6月に値上げされる食品は、1000品目余りにのぼることが、民間の調査会社のまとめでわかりました。中東情勢の影響によるトレーやフィルムなどの値上がりが背景にあるということで、調査した会社では、今後も値上…

卵の東京地区5月平均価格 前年同月下回るも5月では3番目に高く

【NHK】卵の卸売価格の目安となる「JA全農たまご」が発表した、東京地区の5月の平均価格は、Mサイズ1キロ当たり315円と、4か月連続で前の年の同じ月を下回りました。ただ、統計を公表している1993年以降、5月…

Grocery price inflation eases as shoppers worry over Iran war cost rises

Shoppers increasingly relied on promotions to mitigate costs…

Bread and pasta prices to stay high as UK households feel pinch from Iran war

Households have already seen food prices rise more than 40 per cent since mid-2021…

Fuel price hike: rice and oil producers in Kangayam are on a wait-and-watch mode

The West Asia war and hike in LPG and petrol prices in India is affecting hotels. But the food producers are on a wait and watch mode in Tamil Nadu…

Rising prices and a ship-sized hole in household budget in Tamil Nadu

As fuel and food prices surge, Tamil Nadu faces a budget crisis affecting livelihoods and daily expenses for many residents.…

'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?…

How Southern California restaurants and farmers are coping with rising produce costs

Over the past few months, tomatoes have seen some of the steepest price increases, rising 15% in March alone.…

Cost of living support latest: Reeves to announce measures to cut food costs and drive down household prices

Health experts have warned that reducing the costs of unhealthy foods could have ‘unintended consequences’…

Bank of England governor says food price freezes are ‘unsustainable’

The Iran conflict has been the ‘dominating change in the landscape’ for the economy, Andrew Bailey said…

BoE Governor says Plans to limit food prices 'not sustainable'

The Bank of England governor says artificially moving prices will not work in the long run, while Lord Rose, a former M&S boss, calls the proposal ‘idiotic’…

Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran…

The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'

A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.…

Fertilizer prices surge 44% amid Iran war, raising food price concerns

Fertilizer prices have surged 44% since the Iran war escalation began, threatening global food prices in the third major fertilizer shock in six years.…

Britain Pressures Supermarkets To Cap Food Prices

British supermarkets already operate on thin margins, but politicians are treating their prices as if they were arbitrary.…

Are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices?

Food prices in the UK have risen, but are supermarkets profiting from higher food prices? Ben Chu reports.…

Streeting says he resigned because Labour ‘in fight of our lives against nationalism’, and is currently losing – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here Labour is in a curious, transitional state at the moment. Officially Keir Starmer is committed to staying as leader an…

Where’s the beef? Republicans better bring down costs before July 4

There’s a beef shortage in America, and it’s driving up prices at the grocery store for burgers and steaks just as the summer outdoor grilling season gets started. This isn’t helpi…

M&S boss slams ‘preposterous’ proposal to cap food prices

Will UK supermarkets cap food prices and how could it work?

Everyday food items such as eggs and milk could have their prices capped, according to reports…

Politics latest: Former Asda boss slams ‘idiotic, unworkable’ reports of supermarket price caps

It comes as new figures show CPI fell to 2.8 per cent…

UK Supermarkets may be asked to freeze prices of milk, eggs and bread

The Treasury hopes to incentivise retailers to cap the cost of some essential foods to ease the pain of the Iran war fallout…

UK supermarkets urged to consider voluntary price caps on essential foods

Retail sources rebuff government proposal as ‘unjustified’ and likely to push costs up across board UK supermarkets have been asked by the government to consider freezing the price…

Treasury urges supermarkets to cap food prices to alleviate cost of living crisis

Chancellor fears Iran war will push up bills even further for struggling households but supermarket bosses brand plan ‘desperate’…

Supermarkets urged to limit food prices by government

Any price caps would be voluntary apply to key groceries such as eggs, bread, and milk, the BBC understands.…

Treasury pushes supermarkets to cap food prices

Inflation rises to 2.8% in April driven by soaring gas prices

Statscan says the cost of gasoline was 28.6% higher year-over-year as conflict in the Middle East disrupted global oil shipments…

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

He says the price-cap policy on basic foodstuffs is an attempt to help struggling Scots, and not intended to force a fight with the UK government.…

'Vicious circle of rising costs is fuelling crisis for traders'

"Dried apricots 12 months ago were £35 for a 12kg box, now they're £100 a box," says cheesemonger.…

Traders say fuel price hike would further increase retail prices of fruits and vegetables

Traders warn that rising fuel prices could lead to increased retail costs for fruits and vegetables in Chennai.…

Tomato prices rise in Erode amid fall in arrivals

Tomato prices in Erode soar to ₹50/kg due to reduced arrivals from heat and drought conditions, with further increases expected.…