The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) said on the 16th that Middle East tensions, rising production costs and extreme weather linked to El Nifio are driving higher food inflation in the UK. IGD forecasts food inflation could peak at about 3.9% this year and may approach 7% in 2027, with projected food price rises of 2.9–3.9% in 2026, 5.6–6.6% in 2027 and 5.3–6.3% in 2028.

2026-09-16

The Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) said on the 16th that Middle East tensions, rising production costs and extreme weather linked to El Nifio are driving higher food inflation in the UK. IGD forecasts food inflation could peak at about 3.9% this year and may approach 7% in 2027, with projected food price rises of 2.9–3.9% in 2026, 5.6–6.6% in 2027 and 5.3–6.3% in 2028.