Food inflation rose for the fourth month in a row this May, according to the latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-NIQ Shop Price Index.
The report shows that food prices are now 2.8% higher than they were a year ago, up from 2.6% in April. Fresh food has seen a notable rise, with prices increasing by 2.4% compared to last May, accelerating from 1.8% in April.
