Christmas mood dampened as concerns over food costs grow
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A vast majority of people have said they are worried about the cost of food during Christmas and New Year, with many turning to cheaper brands and reduced items this year, a new survey has found. The Food Standards Agency reported that 81% of people felt concerned about the price of food when asked in November, a big jump from the 62% who said so in the same period last year. Just under a quarter said they had bought less food than they usually would for Christmas, and the same amount reported waiting to buy food items until they were discounted or on offer. Food inflation hit a 45-year high last month of 16.4%, while the price of lowest-cost household essentials like pasta, tea and bread have all gone up in price significantly in the past year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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