Food Inflation
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Food inflation edges higher after eight months of declines
South Africa's food inflation rose slightly to 1.1% in August following an eight-month downward trend, influenced by higher prices for fish, pork, and other staples.
SA food inflation rises again — but doesn’t shift the moderate outlook
Concerns over poultry and red meat supplies should not have a bearing in the long term
Childhood stunting is also stunting South Africa’s economy
More than a quarter of children under the age of five in the country are chronically malnourished
Consumer inflation unchanged at 3.2% in February
With inflationary pressures heightened, the Reserve Bank might take a cautionary approach regarding its interest rate decision on Thursday
India’s rice export ban eases as global supplies recover, benefiting SA consumers
The ban raised global food insecurity fears in 2023, but improved harvests and potential policy changes have eased concerns, benefiting import-dependent countries like South Africa
Spar looks to delivery as profits decline
The grocery retailer grew online volumes by 463%, albeit from a low base
South Africa’s consumer food inflation continued to slow in August
The country will reap the fruits of its favourable agricultural season
SA’s food inflation should carry on slowing, despite global risks
Regardless of the instability of world production, there are strong reasons to feel optimistic about grocery prices
Inflation continues its decline
The inflation rate fell for a third consecutive month, as petrol price cuts provided some welcome relief
No ends meat: South Africans go without
With food and petrol prices rocketing, impoverished people sacrifice nutritious food for starches that keep them full, leaving children malnourished and adults prone to disease
Consumer health improves but consumers are not yet clear— Transunion
The appreciation of the rand, low food inflation and stable interest rates have been positive for consumer confidence.
Small food businesses and inflation
High turnover makes the food shops in central Johannesburg survive.
Reserve Bank holds interest rates, despite oil price crash
The Reserve Bank has decided to keep interest rates on hold in the face of a deteriorating global growth outlook and load-shedding.
Rwanda’s urban inflation driven higher by food prices
The consumer price index for urban areas in Rwanda has risen by almost 3% due and this has been attributed partly to higher food prices.
Zambia inflation at 10-year low
Zambia’s inflation has slowed to its lowest rate in at least 10 years, mainly due to a bumper maize crop that led to low prices of the staple.