Food Prices

Grocery and beverage costs push March food prices up 0.5%, with annual increase hitting 3.5% ahead of key inflation data out later this week

Grocery and beverage costs push March food prices up 0.5%, with annual increase hitting 3.5% ahead of key inflation data out later this week

Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle

Government mulls radical supermarket reform, but an expert warns excess profits are just a small piece of the high grocery price puzzle

Labour's Arena Williams argues any response to grocery sector competition should ultimately be judged on prices

Labour's Arena Williams argues any response to grocery sector competition should ultimately be judged on prices

Jack Buffington explains why America’s 'efficiently broken' supply chain is a key reason for soaring egg prices

Jack Buffington explains why America’s 'efficiently broken' supply chain is a key reason for soaring egg prices

Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb

Food prices fall 0.5% in February and reverse January's sharp rise while annual grocery costs continue to climb

Food prices see largest monthly spike since July 2022, jumping 1.9% in January led by grocery prices

Food prices see largest monthly spike since July 2022, jumping 1.9% in January led by grocery prices

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show moderate price pressures over December, indicating few likely nasty surprises in next week's December quarter inflation figures

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show moderate price pressures over December, indicating few likely nasty surprises in next week's December quarter inflation figures

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show continuing subdued pricing pressures - other than a spike in air fare and accommodation costs that 'coincided' with performances around the country by several global overseas artists

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show continuing subdued pricing pressures - other than a spike in air fare and accommodation costs that 'coincided' with performances around the country by several global overseas artists

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show inflationary pressures are continuing to look subdued following the big rises of the past few years

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show inflationary pressures are continuing to look subdued following the big rises of the past few years

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 1.2% in September year, but fruit and vegetable prices fell 8.3% led by declining kūmara and potato prices

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 1.2% in September year, but fruit and vegetable prices fell 8.3% led by declining kūmara and potato prices

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose just 0.4% in the year to August while rent increases remained at the same level and fuel and travel costs dipped

Statistics NZ's Selected Price Indexes show that food prices rose just 0.4% in the year to August while rent increases remained at the same level and fuel and travel costs dipped

In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector

In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden details what's needed to boost competition in NZ’s grocery sector

New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers

New Zealand's supermarkets are facing increased scrutiny after expanding their profit margins on non-fresh food, leading the Grocery Commissioner to call for stronger intervention powers

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says supermarkets are growing their margins and competition has not improved over the past two years

Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden says supermarkets are growing their margins and competition has not improved over the past two years

Woolworths New Zealand’s annual earnings fall 56% amid $8 billion food sales and ‘competitive market’ pressures

Woolworths New Zealand’s annual earnings fall 56% amid $8 billion food sales and ‘competitive market’ pressures

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.6% in the year to July; annual rental growth of 4.3% is the slowest rate of growth since November 2023

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.6% in the year to July; annual rental growth of 4.3% is the slowest rate of growth since November 2023

Food inflation helps Foodstuffs North Island hit record revenue of $9.2 billion but annual profit still sinks into the red

Food inflation helps Foodstuffs North Island hit record revenue of $9.2 billion but annual profit still sinks into the red

Stats NZ says lower prices for tomatoes, cheese, and potatoes have driven food prices to annual six-year low while prices for petrol and tobacco climb

Stats NZ says lower prices for tomatoes, cheese, and potatoes have driven food prices to annual six-year low while prices for petrol and tobacco climb

Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red

Big rise in annual revenue for Foodstuffs South Island doesn't keep its bottom line out of the red

Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says

Food prices eke out smallest increase in over five years, while petrol and diesel prices surge, Statistics NZ says

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.6% in April, while international airfares surged 7.2% and rentals continued to rise strongly

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.6% in April, while international airfares surged 7.2% and rentals continued to rise strongly

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.7% in March year while tobacco prices jumped over 10% and international airfares fell 15.1%

Statistics NZ says food prices rose 0.7% in March year while tobacco prices jumped over 10% and international airfares fell 15.1%

Stats NZ says food prices fell 0.6% in February, while rent increases showed signs of stabilising and domestic airfares went up again; economists see 'upside risks' to March quarter inflation figures

Stats NZ says food prices fell 0.6% in February, while rent increases showed signs of stabilising and domestic airfares went up again; economists see 'upside risks' to March quarter inflation figures

Stats NZ says food prices rose 0.9% in January, while rents for new tenancies shot up 2.5%, and tobacco prices increased 6.4% - but airfares went into reverse

Stats NZ says food prices rose 0.9% in January, while rents for new tenancies shot up 2.5%, and tobacco prices increased 6.4% - but airfares went into reverse

Stats NZ says food prices fell in December for the fourth consecutive month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 4.8% compared with the peak level of 12.5% seen earlier in 2023; airfares skyrocket; rents keep pushing up

Stats NZ says food prices fell in December for the fourth consecutive month, taking the annual rate of food price inflation down to 4.8% compared with the peak level of 12.5% seen earlier in 2023; airfares skyrocket; rents keep pushing up