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Analysis and FeaturesCity snapshot: Supermarket price inflation plunges to 0.8%
Supermarket inflation has fallen to its lowest level for over a year, according to the latest figures from The Grocer Price Index, while Sainsbury’s has become the first supermarket to show monthly deflation since February 2017. Plus, consumer stocks surge on market recovery all the rest of the latest news from the City
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Analysis and FeaturesPrice cuts drive Sainsbury's into annual price deflation
The GPI shows Sainsbury’s as the first supermarket to record a year-on-year price drop for over 12 months
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Analysis and FeaturesBeast from the East drives up electricity demand
Electricity prices shot up as the demand for heating increased
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Analysis and FeaturesButter prices forced up by EU demand
UK milk prices fell month on month but butter prices rose due to increased demand from the EU
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Analysis and FeaturesThe Co-op leads the way on Easter special offers
In the lead-up to Easter, the Co-op was offering better deals on branded and own label products than other mults
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Analysis and FeaturesIs the market to blame for woes of Jamie Oliver & co?
Has the casual dining sector – such a source of growth and creativity in recent years – run out of ideas?
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Comment and OpinionBe prepared for new restrictions on promotions
Food and drink retailers and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to support the fight against obesity
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Analysis and FeaturesSalmon prices pushed up in Chile and Norway
Salmon prices are up month on month due to concerns over potential algal blooms in Chile
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Analysis and FeaturesCadbury Mini Eggs among shrinkflated Easter treats
Pouches of Mini Eggs have shrunk from 460g last Easter to 421g, with prices still at £4 in most major retailers
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Comment and OpinionBuild trust in cryptocurrency
We are on the cusp of a new world where e-commerce becomes b-commerce: Bitcoin commerce…
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Analysis and FeaturesCotton prices rise to 2014 levels
An outbreak of pink bollworm has damaged the Indian cotton crop…
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Analysis and FeaturesMore Easter chocolate deals - but savings aren't as deep
Cadbury, Nestlé and Mars have all increased the number of featured space promotions in the major mults compared with last …
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Analysis and FeaturesSqueeze on pulp stock pushes up kraftliner prices
Kraftliner prices have risen in line with price increases in European pulp
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Analysis and FeaturesFalling supplies push up dried grapes prices
Prices for dried grapes including raisins and sultanas continue to increase
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Analysis and FeaturesCold snap sees electricity demand soar
The recent cold snap in Europe drove higher demand for electricity in the EU and UK
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Analysis and FeaturesTurmoil in Latin America pushes up banana prices
Political unrest, poor weather and interrupted transport facilities have all contributed to rising banana prices in the UK…
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Analysis and FeaturesCereal prices continuing an upward trend across mults
Tesco has given its cereal aisles a shake-up as average prices for the breakfast staple continue to rise
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Analysis and FeaturesCocoa beans up due to harvest concerns
Cocoa bean prices have increased since the start of the year due to dry weather in Ivory Coast and Ghana
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Analysis and FeaturesIndonesian import changes hike rice price
Demand for rice in Indonesia has skyrocketed thanks to a government edict allowing 500,000 tonnes of imports in
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Analysis and FeaturesDried fruit prices on rise ahead of Easter
Producers of hot cross buns and Eccles cakes are facing higher dried fruit costs