Food prices are rising at near-record levels as the cost-of-living crisis bites, according to new data.
Data analysis firm Kantar said inflation in February was 4.3%, with prices rising fastest for savoury snacks, fresh beef and cat food, while the cost of bacon, beer, lager and spirits fell.
Sales in the 12 weeks to February 20 were down 3.7% compared with the same period a year ago but the data research group said this was mainly due to tough comparisons with 2021, when the country was in lockdown.
