Businesses feel the crunch as food inflation hits 11.6%

The price of fresh food has also risen to over 13%

The price of the food in our shopping baskets has hit a record high, as the cost of living crunch continues to bite.

Food inflation now stands at 11.6% – reflecting the costs of everyday essentials like bread and milk.

Analysts say worker shortages and surging energy prices are some of the factors behind the increases.

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