Fruit and vegetable shortages push UK food inflation to record high

UK food inflation hits record high of 15% in March due to fruit and vegetable shortages, putting pressure on households struggling with the cost of living crisis.

March 28, 2023 . 9:29 AM

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UK food inflation hits record high of 15% in March due to fruit and vegetable shortages.
Fresh foods saw the biggest price rises, with inflation up 0.7 points to 17%.
Poor harvests in Europe and north Africa worsened availability of fresh produce.
Rising cost of sugar fed through into higher prices for chocolate and sweets before Easter.
Inflationary pressures have forced customers to change their shopping habits.