THE LEADING PUBLICATION FOR THE HOSPITALITY SECTOR & LICENSED TRADE Issue 284
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Food And Drink Prices Rise for Fifth Consecutive Month... ...As Pressures Mount
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Out-of-home food and drink prices climbed 0.4% during August, according to the latest Foodservice Price Index from CGA by NIQ and Prestige Purchasing, extending an unbroken 5-month run increases as operators continue to grapple with persistent inflationary challenges across the sector. Persistent inflation is being driven by a complex mix of global factors, including geopolitical volatility, adverse weather conditions and sustained high input costs. It comes at a crucial time for the hospitality sector, as it prepares for the end-ofyear trading period.
Pressures have been particularly acute in key categories including Oils & Fats, where a significant uptick was driven by higher international prices for palm, sunflower and rapeseed oils amid robust global import demand and tightening supplies. The Coffee, Tea & Cocoa category saw the most substantial year-on-year increase, with prices surging as a result of global supply constraints and weather concerns in major producing regions.
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