food prices

Espresso Prices in Italy Jump Nearly 25% in Five Years, Study Finds

A cup of espresso at an Italian bar now costs nearly a quarter more than it did five years ago, according to a new study, and industry analysts warn that…

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Bread and pasta prices face fresh pressure from war and extreme heat

Global food prices are expected to increase by 11.8% this year and by 4.8% in 2027, with the most severe impact expected to be on crops — grains, fruit and…

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Easter Treats Get Pricier in Italy as Chocolate Eggs See Sharp Increases

Traditional Easter products in Italy are becoming noticeably more expensive this year, with chocolate eggs recording significant price increases while the classic “colomba” cake remains relatively stable. According to a…

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Global food prices rose in April

Global food prices inched up in April, due to rising meat prices and small increases in the cost of vegetable oils and cereals. The United Nations food agency’s world price…

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Consumer goods firms’ pricing woes may spread beyond France

By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid (Reuters) - Consumer goods firms like Nestle, Lindt and Unilever may face increased pressure across Europe to cut prices after being singled out by…

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Supermarkets in the UK ‘to be urged to cap price on some foods’

Plans to encourage supermarkets to introduce voluntary price caps on food staples in a bid to help with the cost of living crisis are being drawn up by Downing Street, according to reports.…

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