Grocery price inflation increases again in January

Grocery price inflation grew 6.8% compared to the same period last year, adding further pressure to households after the festive period, new data shows

Spending on fresh fruit, chilled smoothies, juices and yoghurts increased by more than €8.1m in January.

Irish grocery price inflation continued to rise in January, increasing 6.8% compared to the same period last year, adding further pressure to households after the festive period, new data from market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator shows.

In December, grocery price inflation stood at 6.25%. The inflation figure is based on the prices of 30,000 identical products compared year-on-year.