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Bosses of Woolworths and Coles defend profitability on first day of inquiry
National Farmers’ Union seeks extra support for growers after England suffers wettest 18 months since 1836
Annual change in prices across 38 industrialised countries eased to 5.3% in February, says OECD data
Higher prices for smaller products are drawing the ire of politicians on both sides of the Atlantic
Trade restrictions on range of foodstuffs could cost Kyiv up to €330mn in annual revenue
Thefts of ‘liquid gold’ surpass those of ‘ibérico’ ham, cured cheeses and alcohol in most Spanish regions
CMA warns merger between makers of Tate & Lyle and Whitworths brands could leave only two large suppliers in UK
Biggest short bet in 20 years in corn, wheat and soy futures suggests market slump could continue
Rate eases sharply in February as input costs for energy and fertiliser fall
Climate change and attacks on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting supplies of drinks from the global south
Clash is latest flashpoint between food manufacturers and retailers over rising costs for consumers
Annual price growth drops to 6.7% spurred by Christmas promotions but non-food rate rises, data shows
Some suppliers are contributing to food price inflation, says Competition and Markets Authority
Fierce competition ahead of Christmas leads to dip in non-food prices, says British Retail Consortium
Lender predicts prices of sugar, coffee, corn and soyabeans will weaken as production increases
Kantar’s figures suggest official statistics will be lower when published next week
British Retail Consortium says declining cost of homegrown food behind improvement
Corporate concentration is linked to price gouging and commodities volatility, according to a new UN report
Persistent price growth adds to pressure on Bank of England to hold interest rates at elevated levels for extended period
Industry fears official cap will create distortions and worsen food crisis
Price of some food staples begins to drop, suggesting that cost of living pressures are starting to ease
Prices of sugar and chocolate are rising steeply as heat and reduced rainfall disrupt supply
Discount supermarket to increase investment in UK as it targets expansion of store network
Profit margins in supply chains will limit the spread of downward pressure on prices through exports
Poland says it will apply unilateral curbs after Brussels ignored pleas to extend restrictions
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