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#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

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<p>The wholesale price of dairy products increased by 11.1% over the 12 months to September. </p>

economy

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

<p>In October, take-home grocery sales rose by 6.1% with shoppers spending an additional €67.6m on groceries.</p>

companies

Grocery price inflation hits highest level since December 2023

<p>'Irish Examiner' consumer columnist Caitríona Redmond says even families following her money-saving advice — such as cooking meals from scratch — are swamped by the rising cost of food and energy.</p>

comment-analysis

Caitríona Redmond: Families go backwards as Paschal Donohoe peels an orange in his pocket

Woman shopping at a grocery store and checking her receipt

companies

Grocery price inflation increases again, putting further pressure on households

Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank

economy

Budget 2026 spending package 'unnecessary' and 'too much', warns Central Bank

Grocery inflation

comment-analysis

Wealth tax would allow for a cost-of-living package in next month's budget

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

young mum queries a bill on the phone .

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

Detail of a man shopping in supermarket

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

woman hand hold shopping cart with Abstract blur supermarket aisle background

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

Irish consumers end 2024 on cautious note but more positive about their finances next year

Irish consumers end 2024 on cautious note but more positive about their finances next year

December Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Index found households were less fearful about the prospects for their own finances in the year ahead, prompting an increase in spending plans

Mon, 23 Dec, 2024

Family Christmas dinner for a celebration with red wine and cheers.

Cost of Christmas dinner for Irish families jumps to nearly €35 this year

Increase mainly driven by price of turkey as well as Brussel sprouts and mince pies, research shows

Mon, 16 Dec, 2024

High services inflation means 'gradual' rate cuts still needed, says Gabriel Makhlouf

High services inflation means 'gradual' rate cuts still needed, says Gabriel Makhlouf

The prospect of a 0.5% rate reduction was discussed by the European Central Bank on Thursday but was ultimately decided against

Fri, 13 Dec, 2024

Grocery store - Vegetables

Supermarkets record best monthly sales so far this year

In the four weeks to November 3, grocers saw their sales increase 6.4% year-on-year reaching €1.16bn

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

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Grocery prices continue to rise faster than overall inflation

Dunnes Stores held the largest share of consumer spend during September after losing it to Tesco last month

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Hot topic: Are school meals a good idea or waste of resources and time?

Hot topic: Are school meals a good idea or waste of resources and time?

Principals around the country have different views on the national rollout of meal scheme

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Woman working at a restaurant

Hospitality sector records another slight fall in staff numbers

The drop follows a 1% decline in staff numbers recorded in June as the sector continues to navigate cost pressures.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Fuel prices

Inflation drops below 2% for first time in three years

Prices have risen by 1.7% over the past year, with inflation dropping sharply from the 2.2% annual rise recorded in July

Thu, 12 Sep, 2024

Senior couple going over bills

Ifac warns budget spending splurge could rise household bills by €1000 a year

The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council warns a bumper budget will create 'the illusion of gain' but make cost-of-living crisis worse

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

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Nestle joins long list of firms replacing chief executives in bid to regain investor confidence

New bosses started at Dove soap maker Unilever, beleaguered infant-formula maker Reckitt Benckiser and Guinness owner Diageo

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

Colorful fresh fruit and vegetables for sale in local supermarket

Grocery price inflation ticks up to 2.8%

Good weather and major sporting events saw increased spending on alcohol, confectionary and savoury products, market research finds

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Woman Holding up a shop sign saying: Sorry we're Closed

Dublin coffee shop shutters due to 'broken system'

The cost of cutting Vat for food-led businesses alone would come to around €545m, according to Tax Strategy papers published earlier this year

Fri, 09 Aug, 2024

Lack of border control at Port of Cork hikes cost of fruit and veg

Lack of border control at Port of Cork hikes cost of fruit and veg

A border control post in Cork would save importers thousands of euro at a time per container and maximise quality and shelf life

Mon, 29 Jul, 2024

Wholesale electricity prices plunge by more than 72% from peak

Wholesale electricity prices plunge by more than 72% from peak

In its latest Wholesale Price Index, the CSO also highlighted that electricity prices have plummeted by almost 41% since June 2022

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Cost of Living crisis

Grocery inflation drives sales rather than purchasing activity, report suggests

Shoppers are becoming less frugal as affordability improves with easing inflation

Mon, 22 Jul, 2024

Buying meat at a supermarket.

UK grocery price inflation at lowest in nearly three years

Annual pace of UK supermarket price increases dropped to 1.6% in the four weeks to July 7 from a year earlier, ahead of a decision by Bank of England on interest rate cuts

Tue, 16 Jul, 2024