The M&G’s basic food basket survey shows that supermarket prices don’t always drop when those at fresh produce markets do
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The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group has said the cost of nutritious food is already unaffordable for poor households
Foods that increased overall in price in August by 5% or more included rice (5%), butternut (9%), apples (8%) and oranges (8%)