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Grocery Inflation Hits 17.5%, Costs Families £683 More

10/31/2025

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In 2023, grocery inflation peaked at 17.5%, the highest since 2008, costing households an extra £683 annually for food.
Even as inflation eased, food prices remained high and largely absent from political discourse, due to rising energy costs and Brexit challenges.
Some brands, including Penguins and Clubs, reduced product sizes while maintaining prices and altering chocolate content, signaling a broader decline in product value.

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Story summary

In 2023, grocery inflation peaked at 17.5%, the highest since 2008, costing households an extra £683 annually for food.
Even as inflation eased, food prices remained high and largely absent from political discourse, due to rising energy costs and Brexit challenges.
Some brands, including Penguins and Clubs, reduced product sizes while maintaining prices and altering chocolate content, signaling a broader decline in product value.