War has led to private traders navigating black market and hiring armed guards to bring goods into strip
Consumer watchdog accuses Coles and Woolworths of ‘misleading’ consumers on prices of staple goods
Fears of an international hunger emergency after the Ukraine invasion proved unfounded
Beijing’s focus on industrial output keeps downward pressure on factory prices
Fears that price rises will spread across the rest of the world are misplaced
Small retailers try to keep trading in bombed-out wastelands
Shifting weather patterns are reducing crop yields and squeezing supplies, creating what could become a permanent source of inflation
Sector forecast to double in value over eight years but soaring inflation will erode families’ spending power
Poor harvests hitting production have forced up the cost of key ingredient
Protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation, says Olam Agri
More than 25% of children under 5 years are suffering severe hunger, says Unicef report
First rise in more than 35 years risks sparking unrest and comes as government grapples with huge debt servicing bill
Bosses of Woolworths and Coles defend profitability on first day of inquiry
National Farmers’ Union seeks extra support for growers after England suffers wettest 18 months since 1836
Annual change in prices across 38 industrialised countries eased to 5.3% in February, says OECD data
Higher prices for smaller products are drawing the ire of politicians on both sides of the Atlantic
Trade restrictions on range of foodstuffs could cost Kyiv up to €330mn in annual revenue
Thefts of ‘liquid gold’ surpass those of ‘ibérico’ ham, cured cheeses and alcohol in most Spanish regions
CMA warns merger between makers of Tate & Lyle and Whitworths brands could leave only two large suppliers in UK
Biggest short bet in 20 years in corn, wheat and soy futures suggests market slump could continue
Rate eases sharply in February as input costs for energy and fertiliser fall
Climate change and attacks on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting supplies of drinks from the global south
Clash is latest flashpoint between food manufacturers and retailers over rising costs for consumers
Annual price growth drops to 6.7% spurred by Christmas promotions but non-food rate rises, data shows
Some suppliers are contributing to food price inflation, says Competition and Markets Authority
