‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave

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1. Tue, 18 August 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World10:29first to report
     ‘Picky bits’ on the menu as British shoppers snap up picnic food in heatwave

     Consumers also turn to supermarket deals to save money, helping slow grocery price inflation Business live – latest updates Shopping baskets took on a decidedly summery complexion during last month’s heatwaves as consumers filled up on a British picnic staple: picky bits , and grocery inflation slowed. Spending rose on foods such as potato salad, olives and coleslaw, while ice-cream sales also increased, according to new data from Worldpanel by Numerator, a market research company. Continue...

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     • aol.co.uk18 Aug, 10:29their copy
   • esmmagazine.com13:58
     UK Grocery Inflation Slows As Shoppers Focus On Promotions And Summer Staples

     Like-for-like grocery inflation has slowed to 2.1%, its lowest rate since October 2024, according to recent data from Worldpanel by Numerator.

2. Wed, 26 August 2026

   1 report
   • birminghammail.co.uk17:00
     Warning for households buying five roast dinner staples - full list

     Skyrocketing prices see 50 per cent rise in just five years

3. Mon, 31 August 2026

   1 report
   • ANSA English (Italy)12:33
     Shopping staples 30% dearer in Italy in 5 years

     Sole 24 Ore survey: increases exceeding 45% for coffee, extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes

4. Thu, 10 September 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World15:00edited after publishing
     Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion

     Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woolworths raised prices for popular items – including a 33% mark up on chicken fillets – within days of promising to freeze prices on 300 “family staples” for three months to help customers with the cost of living. Pricing data, compiled by comparison...

5. Sun, 13 September 2026

   1 report
   • The Guardian World10:00
     Sour times: pickled onions enjoy revival as Britons think outside the jar

     With sales up 12%, pickles are moving beyond traditional role as a side to become an ingredient in their own right The humble pickled onion, long associated with classic pub culture, the ploughman’s lunch and cold festive buffets, is enjoying a revival as Britain’s appetite for pickles grows. About 8.5m UK households bought pickled onions over the past year, according to the consumer data firm Worldpanel by Numerator, with particularly strong momentum in recent months. Continue reading...

6. Thu, 17 September 2026

   1 report
   • grimsbytelegraph.co.uk12:54
     Waitrose makes new announcement as 370 items affected across UK stores

     The supermarket has confirmed the change

7. Wed, 23 September 2026

   2 reports
   • The Guardian World15:01edited after publishing
     Groceries rise by 7% across Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Aldi, Choice finds

     previouslyGroceries rise by 7% across Australian supermarket chains, Choice finds

     The price of a basket of items at the Australian supermarket chains increased to an average of $43.62, survey says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Groceries have become more expensive at all four of Australia’s major supermarket chains, with the average price of a basket of essentials increasing by 7% between March and June, new analysis has found. The consumer advocacy group Choice on Thursday released its 10th...

   • aol.com16:57
     Aldi Just Dropped Prices On Popular Fall Staples—Here Are The Best Deals To Shop

     Starting September 23, Aldi is lowering prices on hundreds of grocery items nationwide, from fresh produce to lean proteins, to ease fall food bills.

8. Thu, 24 September 2026

   1 report
   • kpel965.com11:05
     ALDI Is Cutting Prices on a Third of Its Products Right Now — Three Acadiana Locations Are Included

     ALDI has announced price reductions on about a third of its regularly stocked products at stores nationwide, including its three Acadiana locations in Lafayette and New Iberia.

9. Fri, 2 October 2026

   1 report
   • ABC (Spain)04:00
     El precio del pollo a partir de hoy en los supermercados

     La cesta de la compra ha aumentado un 1,8% en el último año, según datos de la Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios. Lo que provoca que muchos familias tengan cada vez más complicado llenar el carro.Productos como las legumbres verdes y las lechugas han subido un 15% anual. Los cítricos frescos, un 17%. Mientras que las carnes de vacuno y el pescado entre el 7% y el 9,4%.En este contexto, la propia OCU asegura que los españoles pueden ahorrar hasta 1.310 euros al año en la cesta de la compra...

10. Tue, 13 October 2026

    1 report
    • The Guardian World10:37
      UK shoppers seek deals as grocery price inflation rises again

      Price of chocolates falls in run-up to Halloween, while supermarkets use special offers to draw in sales Business live – latest updates Grocery price inflation in the UK has picked up further, prompting shoppers to turn to special offers to keep their bills down – while the price of chocolates has fallen in the run-up to Halloween. Supermarket prices were 2.5% higher than last year in the four weeks to 4 October, up from 2.3% last month, according to data from the retail analysts Worldpanel by...

11. Wed, 14 October 2026

    1 report
    • aol.com15:30
      5 Costco Grocery Tips To Spend Less on the Same Meals

      Costco shoppers facing higher grocery prices can still slash food costs with smart shopping strategies that don't require sacrificing meals.

12. Thu, 15 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC (Spain)10:07
      Los ganaderos piden a Mercadona que recule y no baje el precio de la leche

      Con la inflación rozando el 5% y con la cesta de la compra cada vez más cara, la decisión de Mercadona hace solo una semana de bajar el precio de la leche, uno de los básicos de los hogares, supuso un alivio entre los consumidores. Pero lo que pretendía dar un respiro a los bolsillos de las familias ha generado en una gran preocupación por parte de los ganaderos, que temen que tarde o temprano la rebaja en los lineales acabe recayendo en el productor, «el eslabón más débil».A través de un...

13. Sun, 18 October 2026

    1 report
    • ABC (Spain)23:28edited after publishing
      ¿Qué está pasando con los tomates? La inflación se ceba con las hortalizas

      previously¿Qué está pasando con los tomates? La inflación se ceba con las hortalizas, que se disparan casi un 20% en un año

      Que la cesta de la compra se ha encarecido sin freno en los últimos tiempos es algo que el consumidor ha comprobado ya en su propio bolsillo, pero si ponemos el foco en los alimentos que más se han visto afectados por la inflación , que en septiembre rozaba el 5%, el caso de los tomates es especialmente alarmante.Un salmorejo casero nunca ha salido tan caro. Solo en el último mes, las hortalizas cultivadas, entre las que se incluye el tomate, el pepino, el calabacín, la calabaza, las berenjenas...

14. Tue, 20 October 2026

    4 reports
    • NPR News09:00edited after publishing
      Why these 5 everyday items fluctuate in price at the grocery store

      previouslyWhy are some food prices up and others down? Here are the stories of 5 items

      Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.

      3 reprints

      • krcu.org20 Oct, 09:00their copy
      • kazu.org20 Oct, 09:00their copy
      • krwg.org20 Oct, 09:00their copy
    • Le Monde (France)12:00
      Face à la hausse des prix alimentaires, la ruée des consommateurs sur les bons plans : « Le bac antigaspi est souvent vide dès 11 heures du matin »

      Alors que les prix de l’alimentation ont augmenté de 25 % entre 2020 et 2025, les dispositifs antigaspillage s’installent dans les habitudes des clients.

    • aol.com15:45
      15 Common Purchases That Have Been Spoiled By Inflation

      Things just aren’t the way they used to be when it comes to reasonable pricing. The cost of living continues its skyrocketing behavior in plenty of places in the world. Finding the true good deals nowadays can be difficult, to say the least. These are common purchases that have been spoiled over like none other […] The post 15 Common Purchases That Have Been Spoiled By Inflation appeared first on Wealth Gang .

    • Nacional (Croatia)19:13
      SIDRENE CIJENE Spar: Naših 10 tisuća proizvoda imaju istu ili nižu cijenu u odnosu na svibanj

      Analiza SPAR-ove ponude, koja obuhvaća više od 10.000 proizvoda pokazuje da svi imaju jednaku ili nižu cijenu u odnosu na svibanj 2025. godine. Posebno se ističe robna marka S-BUDGET, unutar koje je čak 75 posto asortimana zadržalo istu ili ostvarilo nižu, tvrde u Spar-u. Ističu da su prema službenim pokazateljima Državnog zavoda za statistiku (DZS), […]

15. Thu, 22 October 2026

    1 report
    • France Info (France)09:31
      Au moins 80 produits sains à prix coûtant dans les supermarchés, une mesure "concrète et à portée de main", selon l'ONG Foodwatch France

      En moins de dix ans, "le prix des fruits frais a augmenté de 54% et celui des légumes frais de 62%, contre 21% pour l’inflation générale", dénonce l'ONG dans une lettre ouverte aux sénateurs.

16. Fri, 23 October 2026

    1 report
    • AllAfrica09:26
      South Africa: Maize Meal and Fruit Are Cheaper but Transport Costs Keep Rising

      [Scrolla] Prices are 4.5% higher than a year ago, says Statistics South Africa. Maize meal is 8.6% cheaper and fruit and nuts 4.8% cheaper, but transport costs are up 10.8%. Economist Johann Els expects inflation to go above 5% in October and November, and the fuel levy cut from 4 November will cover only about a quarter of the petrol price rise since January.