Compass: Catering firm thanks inflation for surging profits November 20, 2023 Compass has unveiled a jump in revenues for the year as the catering giant was bolstered by food inflation and demand for its products.
FTSE 100 close: London pares gains as BP slump offsets inflation hope October 31, 2023 London's FTSE markets climbed on Tuesday morning as investors received another boost from falling food inflation but oil giant BP slumped after a poor set of results.
Grocery inflation hits lowest level in two years, but non-food items keep rising February 27, 2024 Shop price inflation or the rate at which these goods increase has slowed to 2.5 per cent in February, marking the lowest level recorded in close to two years. British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) latest reading showed food inflation also slowed to 5.0 per cent this month, down from 6.1 per cent in January and is [...]
Tortilla swings to loss after ‘unprecedented’ food and energy inflation March 27, 2023 Burrito chain Tortilla Mexican Grill has revealed it swung to a loss last year as it came under pressure from “unprecedented” food and energy costs, and avoided raising its prices above inflation. The fast-casual restaurant chain insisted its sales have benefited from consumers opting for value-for-money meals over dining out at restaurants. Its revenues jumped [...]
Food prices continue to skyrocket despite easing UK shop inflation January 4, 2023 UK inflation is beginning to ease, but food prices are still accelerating at one of the fastest paces on record, new research out today shows. Annual shop price inflation, calculated by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and NielsenIQ, dropped slightly to 7.3 per cent last month from 7.4 per cent in November. Despite the drop, [...]
Hilton Foods returns to the black as seafood wing recovers and inflation moderates April 3, 2024 Meat packer Hilton Foods said recovery of its seafood wing and a new deal with Walmart in Canada has helped drive growth for the year.
Inflation to continue falling despite rising energy prices, experts predict October 15, 2023 Falling food prices are expected to help bring down the annual rate of inflation in September.
Shop price inflation stays steady but obstacles to come in 2024 January 2, 2024 Shop price annual inflation stayed flat at 4.3 per cent in December, remaining at the lowest level growth seen since June 2022.
Inflation comes in below expectations at four per cent thanks to falling food prices February 14, 2024 Markets expect the Bank of England to start cutting interest rates in June with three rate cuts expected over the course of the year.
Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods boosted by falling inflation as sales and revenue jump November 16, 2023 Premier Foods' boss: "We know how challenging the past year has been for many consumers and so it's good to see the rate of input cost inflation falling."