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

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1. Tue, 18 August 2026

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   • The Guardian World10:29
     ‘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.com13:58first to report
     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.

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