Agri-Business
Grocery inflation has continued to rise, increasing from 5.43% to 5.86% over the past 12 weeks, according to new data.
Grocery price inflation currently stands at 5.3%, compared to the same 12-week end period last year, data released by Kantar has revealed.
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Irish shoppers spent an extra €15.3 million on seasonal Easter confectionary this year, according to the latest data from Kantar.
With high grocery prices and rising household costs, promotional sales have increased and own range sales have jumped, according to Kantar
Covid-19 continues to have lasting effects on consumer behaviour, with online food shopping levels continuing to rise, according to Kantar
Irish grocery sales in the four weeks up to January 26 increased by 6.5% compared to the same period last year, according to Kantar.
Take-home value for groceries sales over the four weeks to the end of 2024, according to latest data from Kantar
Today is set to be the single busiest day of the year in Irish supermarkets as shoppers stock up on their Christmas table essentials.
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Consumers are being called on to look for relevant food quality and assurance logos when they go shopping for their Christmas dinner.
The estimated cost of an average Christmas dinner for a family of four this year has risen by 2% to €34.74.
Consumers buying Hallowe'en treats and Christmas staples have driven the biggest sales month this year for grocers, according to Kantar.
Shoppers spent an additional €2.6 million on fresh vegetables and €1.9 million on fresh fruit last month, according to Kantar.
Consumers seem to be turning to own label products, with an additional €59.2 million spent in the four weeks to August 4, according to Kantar
Grocery inflation remains at its lowest level since March 2022 despite a slight increase in the latest data published by Kantar.
A new report from Kantar shows grocery inflation stood 2.5% in the 12 weeks to the June 9, 2024, the lowest inflation level since March 2022.
Grocery price inflation stood at 2.6% in the 12 weeks to May 12, 2024, down 13.3% compared to the same period last year, according to Kantar.
Irish shoppers have spent a record €9.9 million on Easter eggs this year, according to latest figures by Kantar.
Irish shoppers spent an additional €2m on flour, eggs and chocolate spread for Pancake Tuesday this year, Kantar grocery sales figures show.
Popularity of 'Veganuary' decreased this year, with shoppers spending €200,000 less compared to last year, according to data from Kantar
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A record-breaking Christmas week for grocery sales was seen in the UK with a record £13.7 billion spent during December, according to Kantar.
Consumers spent a record-breaking €1.4 billion in Irish supermarkets in December 2023, according to the latest figures from Kantar.
Due to "fierce competition" between retailers is this year, the cost of a Christmas dinner for four increased by 3.2%, according to Kantar.
