Supermarkets see reduced sales volumes, finds ONS
Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown a fall in retail sales volumes, following a small rise in April.
Rising chocolate prices contributing to inflation, finds ONS
The Office for National Statistics released its May inflation data, reporting a 4.4% increase in food inflation over the last year.
Food inflation reaches 3.4% as sugar and bread costs rise
According to the Office for National Statistics, dairy, eggs and vegetables all had downward effects on food inflation.
Food inflation “strengthened” for first time since March 2023
ONS has revealed that the largest offsetting upward contribution to CPIH and CPI annual rates came from the food division.
NFU calls for long-term flooding plan after “incredibly difficult harvest”
According to the Office for National Statistics, it was the wettest September on record for some counties, as farmers face the loss of food crops.
