Warning: food price hike in coming weeks

SHOPPERS have been warned to expect rapid food price rises in the coming weeks with supermarkets and convenience stores set to pass on the burden of increased costs.

Basics such as bread and cereals are expected to increase in price by at least 10% while fruit juices and products made with them could go up by as much as 15%.

Foods containing tomato, certain oils and sugars as well as fish and anything requiring a high level of packaging are also likely to go up in price.