All Cost of living crisis articles
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Analysis & FeaturesWill Reeves’ food tariff cuts actually help to lower inflation?
The food & drink industry is sceptical the plans will have any effect
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NewsFood bosses unveil ‘bold’ new programme to tackle workforce crisis
IGD said there was ‘growing consensus’ that there needed to be a step-change in support for young people to enter the industry to prevent a generation from being left behind
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NewsIceland prices rise 1.9% as it undercuts inflation
The Grocer analysed the prices of 4,063 items sold on Monday 1 June 2026 and a year ago using data from Assosia
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NewsLegal challenge over deposit return scheme ruled out by SGF
Scottish Grocers’ Federation chief executive Pete Cheema told The Grocer he believed the plans for the scheme “would go through” despite concerns expressed over the levels of compensation to be paid to retailers.
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Comment & OpinionCan Felix deliver the step change food redistribution needs?
The Felix name will need to cut through into the consciousness of the public beyond the sector, with a major consumer-facing push already planned
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Category ReportWhy supermarkets are getting behind organic food & drink
Some 67% of shoppers are choosing to buy organic products despite them carrying an 11% premium over conventional goods. What’s behind its success?
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NewsIceland launches ‘wave’ of price cuts amid reports it hiked prices faster than rivals
A report in The Telegraph has accused Iceland of raising its prices faster than the majority of its rivals, highlighting Richard Walker’s position as Labour’s cost of living champion
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NewsFood redistribution charities rebrand as Felix and warn of ‘perfect storm’ from Iran war
The newly merged body revealed it would from now be known simply as Felix, honouring the name of Felix Byam Shaw
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NewsCMA finds no evidence of retailers exploiting fuel price surge
The CMA’s latest analysis indicated that elevated wholesale prices continue to explain most of the increase in pump prices in March and into April
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Comment & OpinionCost of living tariffs ‘blitz’ will save shoppers 4p per week if all goes to plan
The underwhelming cost of living’ blitz’ will likely be treated with contempt
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NewsConfidence in freefall as food industry faces ‘worst ever energy crisis’
A new report by the FDF shows confidence levels are ‘in freefall’, with the war in Iran unleashing ‘the worst energy crisis in history’
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NewsGroceryAid School essentials grant returns for sixth year
The non-repayable grant, now in is sixth year, is available to the school-age children of anyone who works in the food and drink supply chain
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NewsTariff removal on ‘everyday’ food items won’t curb inflation: NFU
The farming union and the FDF said the move would undermine already struggling UK food producers
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NewsTariff breaks for chocolate, biscuits and crisps slammed by campaigners
Some 125 everyday food items will have import tariffs temporarily scrapped to fight inflation caused by the war in Iran
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NewsLidl sails past Morrisons to become UK’s fifth biggest supermarket
It is the first time Lidl has pulled ahead of Morrisons, following two consecutive months in which it has matched the supermarket in market share
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Promotional FeaturesThe loyalty paradox: why shoppers sign up but don’t stay
Signed up, but switched off. Discover the real cost of fragile retailer loyalty and how you can fix this.
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NewsFood inflation falls to lowest in a year but BRC warns it can’t last
Annual food inflation in the first week of May was 2.7%, having fallen from 3.1% in April
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Comment & OpinionHow the cost of living crisis accidentally saved organic
Inflation, social media and the glyphosate debate are finally bringing organic to the mainstream, says Siddhi Mehta, CEO & founder at Rhythm 108
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NewsClimate-affected foods driving food inflation, research finds
Foods hit by extreme weather are rising over two times faster than the rest of the food basket, analysis found
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NewsSupermarket price cap move ‘opens door’ to Swinney’s mandatory plans
Food industry leaders told The Grocer a major consequence of the move had been to make the Scottish plan, which stunned retailers when it was unveiled before the recent elections, more likely to materialise