Middle East conflict hiking fertiliser costs for Australian farmers but what does it mean for grocery prices?
Australian farmers are facing soaring prices and even possible shortages of essential fertiliser due to the Middle East…
Gluten-free diets strain wallets of Estonian celiac patients | News
For people with celiac disease, gluten-free food is the only treatment. Unlike in parts of Europe, patients in…
Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCan – National
The annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, even…
China overhauls consumer price basket, with never-before-seen unveiling of its composition
Beijing has for the first time revealed the intricate composition of China’s consumer price index (CPI) basket, and…
Why we’ll inevitably lay waste to green power fantasy
The energy transition drifting into the doldrums should surprise no one (“Green power fading fast”, 27/1). Wind turbines…
China’s consumer prices return to growth as deflationary pressures persist
China’s consumer prices returned to growth in October – though the near-zero figure still pointed to persistent deflationary…
The cost of eating healthy in India is falling, but is it really nutritious IndiaSpend report
The idea of eating healthily, as tempting as it sounds, is closely tied to affordability. With rising food…
Our chocolate, coffee and oats have been getting smaller for years
Over the years, prices have gone up as products have got smaller. Experts examine how long the trend…
Could you eat for a week for $50?
I spent $490 at the supermarket on the weekend. It was a big shop, we bought some wine,…
Trump’s tariffs are driving a wedge through the US economy, further separating the haves from the have-nots
Shoppers look at school supplies at a Walmart in Dallas on August 12. – LM Otero/AP Americans ramped…
Inflation resurges in July, with consumer prices rising more than expected
Inflation posted a resurgence in July, with consumer prices rising 2.8 per cent annually, according to the monthly…
Over 90% of low-income Japanese families struggling to feed their children: survey
More than 90 per cent of low-income households in Japan are struggling to afford food for their children…