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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Chapman

UK food prices to jump 15% this year, industry boss warns

PA Wire

Food prices could jump 15 per cent this year as a result of the war in Ukraine, according to a leading industry boss.

Russia and Ukraine are two of the world's biggest suppliers of wheat. he invasion has also caused a surge in energy costs, making fertiliser, transport and heating more expensive.

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