Grocery spending on summer staples drops in June

'Less than typical sunny weather' earlier this month meant shoppers were reaching for soups rather than burgers and sausages for summer barbecues, according to research

The annual rate of grocery price inflation dropped marginally to 2.5% at the start of this month. 

Irish consumers spent less on summer staples such as burgers, sausages, and grills during the start of this month, as more people opted for soups and home baking, new sales data suggests.

According to data from market research firm Kantar, take-home grocery sales increased by 3.4% in the four weeks to June 9, with indulgences such as savoury snacks, confectionery, as well as beer and lager up 16%, 11.9% and 13.1% respectively.