Food inflation rises ahead of festive period
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
The latest consumer price inflation figures have been released by the Office for National Statistics, with food making the largest offsetting upward contribution to the change in inflation rate.
The Food and Drink Federation has called for Government to restore business confidence by “ensuring no further burdens” are added in the upcoming Budget.
According to the latest Trade Snapshot from the Food and Drink Federation, food export volumes were up 7.2% in the first half of 2025.
The Office for National Statistics has published the latest consumer price inflation rates, finding that the 12-month inflation rate for food had risen.
The Food and Drink Federation has updated its food and drink inflation forecast, predicting that it could hit 5.7% by December.