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Food inflation may not reach the worst-case scenario but will extend into 2028, far longer than expected, industry leaders have said.
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Who
Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD), James Walton, industry leaders
What
Food inflation may not reach the worst-case scenario but will extend into 2028, far longer than expected, industry leaders have said.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:04:09 GMT · 3h 38m ago
Where
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Why
Geopolitical, energy, and supply chain pressures are overlapping, causing sustained margin pressure for food businesses and ongoing uncertainty for shoppers, with energy, labor, and policy costs building.
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How this affects you
Households with children are projected to need an extra £203 for food and drink this year and another £207 next year. Food price concerns are at a three-year high, affecting consumer confidence and household budgets considerably.
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- Economics3h 38m agoFood 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.Open article
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