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Food inflation, while not reaching the worst-case scenario, is expected to extend into 2028, with households with children needing to find an extra £203 for food and drink this year.
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not specified (implied UK given £ and 'Households with Children')
Who
industry leaders, Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), James Walton, US, Iran
What
Food inflation, while not reaching the worst-case scenario, is expected to extend into 2028, with households with children needing to find an extra £203 for food and drink this year.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:04:09 GMT · 3h 39m ago
Where
not specified (implied UK given £ and 'Households with Children') ·
Why
The impact of geopolitical conflict, energy, labor, and policy costs, along with climate risks, are contributing to sustained upward pressure on prices.
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How this affects you
The prolonged food inflation will continue to weigh on industry and household budgets, with an expected average peak of 3.7% to 4.7% across the next 12 months, and an additional £203 in food and drink expenses for households with children this year.
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