Food Inflation

#Food Inflation

As grocery bills soar, experts forecast likely future trends and we look at ways to buy quality, sustainable food for a fair price. A grocery / food prices content partnership with ICMSA

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Caitríona Redmond: We’ve had enough jargon — why do we feel like we have less money?
Couple discussing over medical bill while sitting on sofa
Inflation has hit Irish wallets — but wage rises help us stay ahead
The CSO's 'harmonised index of consumer prices' is a crucial measure of spending power 

Mon, 12 Jan, 2026

Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline' 
Confidence in food export growth sees 'marked decline' 
This is despite food and drink exports hitting a record high in 2025 of €19bn

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Gambling addicted man with glasses in front of online casino slot machine on laptop computer at night
Gambling spend spikes as cost-of-living crisis pushes some consumers to bet
Experts warn financial strain and relentless advertising are driving a surge in gambling, raising fresh concerns about addiction and regulation

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Aldi Grocery Store
Butter price war spreads as Aldi announces cuts
It comes as the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the average price of a pound of butter increased by 55c in the last year, to €4.88

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket
Grocery price inflation eases slightly in run-up to Christmas
Nearly 18% of Irish households bought their groceries online in the 12 weeks to November 30

Mon, 15 Dec, 2025

christmas caution
Parents urged to put safety at top of Santa's list this Christmas
Doctor offers advice about bikes, e-scooters, helmets, and phones for older children — and the risk of choking hazards in toys for toddlers 

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

More than 40% of consumers feel financially worse off this Christmas
More than 40% of consumers feel financially worse off this Christmas
One in three survey respondents stated they will be opting for lower-cost alternatives across the board this year

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

Crunching the household budget
Majority of households have less to spend during Christmas this year as financial worries mount 
Irish consumers plan to cut back on entertainment and spending on presents, survey finds

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity
Cost-of-living crisis sees more middle-income families turning to charity
High food price inflation and increasing energy costs mean "it really could be anybody" seeking the support of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

A customer buys in a store.
Consumers facing an expensive Christmas as food and energy prices soar
CSO figures show inflation last month was at its highest level since March 2024

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

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Wholesale food prices up by 4.5% in September 
Prices for food, beverage, and tobacco products have increased by 3.5%, according to the CSO

Wed, 22 Oct, 2025

Woman Scanning Groceries at Self Checkout in Supermarket
Grocery price inflation hits highest level since December 2023
Inflation reached 6.5% in the 12 weeks to October 5, well ahead of the headline inflation rate of 2.7%

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Shoppers at supermarket Sainsbury's for their weekly shopping when special prices are on offer, dealing with the cost of living
Caitríona Redmond: Families go backwards as Paschal Donohoe peels an orange in his pocket
Soaring energy prices and food shrinkflation are battering even the most frugal of families — and Budget 2026 has done nothing for them

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt
Grocery price inflation increases again, putting further pressure on households 
Significant price rises in weeks leading up to September 7 came amid increased household spending as schools started after summer break, new data shows

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025

Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank
Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank
Consumer spending is expected to grow by 2% a year on average out to 2027

Thu, 18 Sep, 2025

Grocery inflation
Wealth tax would allow for a cost-of-living package in next month's budget
Irrespective of how it would be funded, a significant Budget 2026 cost-of-living package needs to happen to help hard-pressed consumers facing soaring prices

Wed, 17 Sep, 2025

Cost of electricity: halogen bulb and twenty Euro notes
A perfect storm: Rising energy, health insurance and food bills pile pressure on Irish families
Electricity bills will rise by €29 a year while health insurance premiums jump 3%, compounding grocery and inflation pressures

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

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Consumer sentiment improves marginally in August but cost-of-living concerns rise 
Irish League of Credit Unions index shows consumer sentiment index reached 61.1 during August, up from the 59.1 figure reported for July

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Grocery price inflation inches upwards again
Grocery price inflation inches upwards again
Brands currently hold 47% value share of the total market with own label products at 47.1% value share

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Cork Crime: Soaring prices drive a surge in the theft of meat 
Cork Crime: Soaring prices drive a surge in the theft of meat 
Shoplifters are stealing expensive cuts of prime steaks and legs of lamb for sale on the black market

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

Government press conference
Jim Power: Budget countdown begins with big promises  
Delivery on time and on budget of the aspirations in the revised National Development Plan — energy, water, housing, transport infrastructure, and climate change — will be essential 

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

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'Eat or heat': Irish families cut back on food and other essentials as prices surge 4.6%
Families are buying less, or poorer quality, food as CSO reports grocery price rises at double the general inflation rate

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

Shopping basket staples rose in price by 4.6% in the past year
Shopping basket staples rose in price by 4.6% in the past year
But overall Consumer Price Index rises by 1.8% in year to June, says CSO 

Thu, 10 Jul, 2025

Family shopping in supermarket
Families across Ireland 'scrimping and saving' to afford basic food, Dáil told
Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore said shopping bills had risen €3,000 a year and called for supermarkets to be required to report their profits in Ireland

Wed, 09 Jul, 2025

Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists 
Government is 'very committed' to reducing the cost of living, Taoiseach insists 
Micheál Martin was responding to criticism from members of the opposition 

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

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Monthly supermarket spending surges by more than €90m
Further evidence of the rapid rise in food prices

Wed, 02 Jul, 2025

Driver Delivering Online Grocery Order
Grocery prices now rising three times faster than other goods
A pound of butter is now €1.03 more expensive than a year ago, Irish cheddar is up 57c/kg, with two litres of full-fat milk up 27c

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

Hands putting a pepper into a basket
How to save on food bills as prices continue to rise
There are a lot of ways to avoid an eye-watering bill when you get to the supermarket till, writes John Hearne

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Government has 'left households to feel the pain' of rising food prices, says Sinn Féin
Government has 'left households to feel the pain' of rising food prices, says Sinn Féin
Social Democrats' deputy leader Cian O'Callaghan called on the Government to require all supermarket chains and retailers to publish detailed and full accounts of their profits

Tue, 24 Jun, 2025

Groceries price rises
Revolut customers spending 6% more per transaction on groceries as food prices outpace general inflation
New findings come as CSO figures show food inflation is now running at twice the general rise in price levels

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Old broken shoes of a little boy as a symbol for child poverty
Rosita Sweetman: I was poor when the country was — being poor in a rich Ireland must be torture
Ireland is now, statistically, one of the richest countries in the world - but child poverty, or children in consistent poverty, has increased by an astonishing 78% in the past year, according to a new report

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

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Grocery prices jump 5% as inflation surges
Good weather in May results in a €50,000 jump in suncare sales

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Consumer watchdog 'should have more powers to probe supermarket pricing'
Consumer watchdog 'should have more powers to probe supermarket pricing'
Proposal to boost powers of Competition and Consumer Protection Commission 

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out
Spring lamb costs up to €100 as butchers say Easter tradition may be priced out
Rising prices have made spring lamb unaffordable for many Irish families, forcing butchers and diners to rethink Easter traditions

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket
Inflation ticks up to 2% in March
According to the CSO data, alcohol and tobacco saw the largest price increases over the last year, up 4.2%, followed by food and non-alcoholic drinks, up 3.3%

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket
Grocery price inflation increases to 4.5% in March
Rising prices contributing to a 'slowdown in sales, having a marked impact on consumer habits', new market research data shows

Mon, 07 Apr, 2025

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket
Inflation up to 1.8% ahead of US tariffs announcement 
Excluding energy and unprocessed food, inflation is estimated to have gone up by 2% since March 2024.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025

What's Trump got to do with the price of eggs?
What's Trump got to do with the price of eggs?
Egg prices have been a rallying cry in the US since Donald Trump made it a campaign issue. Clodagh Harrington explains how this staple has become so politically relevant

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

Table setting
Inflation rate ticks up again for the third straight month
Higher transport and restaurant costs saw inflation rate rise from 1.4% in December to 1.9% in January

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025

Arts Council to be reviewed
Government needs to show 'fiscal restraint' and phase out cost-of-living measures, warns OECD
Intergovernmental agency said public finances need to be made more resilient 

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Buying meat at a supermarket.
Storm Éowyn drives additional spending in supermarkets
The post-festive period saw consumers spend more on items that were on promotion with an extra €72m spent during January

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket
Rebound in global food prices to add to grocery costs
Markets brace for trade war under Trump administration

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket
Irish people earn more but housing and cost of living continue to climb, new figures show
Rent and mortgage interest, food prices, and the cost of eating out contributed to the increased cost-of-living, CSO data shows

Fri, 03 Jan, 2025

Groceries price rises
Annual inflation ticks up to 1% during December 
Ireland’s inflation rate in November was 0.5%, compared to an EU average of 2.2%

Tue, 31 Dec, 2024

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