November saw a 2% month-on-month decrease in the cost of home-cooked vegetarian thalis in India, while non-vegetarian thali costs remained unchanged. Fluctuations in vegetable prices, particularly a 17% drop in tomato prices, and increases in onion and potato prices, played a significant role. CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics offers insights into the factors influencing these trends and future predictions.
Thanksgiving dinner costs are down 5% this year, offering some relief to American households. While turkey prices have dropped significantly, other items have seen increases, and costs remain above pre-pandemic levels. Smart shopping strategies can help stretch budgets further.
A pub in Kent, England, has caused a stir among locals by introducing a £25 all-you-can-eat Full English breakfast. While some praise the quality and value, others find the price tag outrageous, sparking a heated debate on social media.
A new report by Crisil highlights the contrasting trends in food prices in September 2024. While a surge in vegetable prices pushed vegetarian thali costs up by 11%, a drop in chicken prices resulted in a 2% decline in non-vegetarian thali costs. This analysis reveals the complex interplay of supply, demand, and seasonal factors impacting food prices and household budgets.
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is facing criticism after a customer shared a photo of his £19 full English breakfast at Bread Street Kitchen, his restaurant chain. The meager offering, which included only one sausage, one hashbrown, one mushroom, and a few other items, sparked outrage online with many users comparing it to a motorway service station breakfast and questioning the value for money.
India’s retail inflation rate fell to 3.54% in July, dropping below the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target for the first time in nearly five years. This decline was attributed to a decrease in food prices.
Researchers at Alternix have compared the prices of typical BBQ ingredients at nine supermarkets, finding Aldi to be the cheapest at just £2.19 per head. Tesco and Asda come in second and third, while M&S is the most expensive, costing nearly twice as much as Aldi.
A new study from Which? reveals the shocking price hikes for popular ice cream brands in the UK. Cornettos have experienced the biggest increases, with six-packs of strawberry and classic cones rising by 38% and 35%, respectively. Other notable price jumps include Soleros (35%) and Feasts (29%). However, supermarket dupes are offering a cheaper and often tastier alternative, according to blind taste tests.
A new study has revealed the cheapest and most expensive locations in the UK for a classic fish and chips meal. Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire takes the crown for the most expensive, while Southwold offers the most affordable option. The study analyzed the price of a fish and chips meal as a percentage of the average weekly salary in each location.
The Indian government has allocated ₹2000 crore for interventions aimed at promoting ‘Bharat’ products and helping moderate food prices. This initiative aims to address rising inflation and ensure affordability for consumers.
