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Food Price Growth Slows, Coffee Prices Surge

The price increase of food has stopped. In April, the prices of food rose by a more moderate 0.

Food Price Growth Slows, Coffee Prices Surge

Marabou Shrinks Chocolate Cakes Amid Rising Cocoa Costs

Marabou is reducing the size of the chocolate cakes. The reason is primarily the expensive cocoa, according to the company.

Marabou Shrinks Chocolate Cakes Amid Rising Cocoa Costs

Easter Food Prices Rise, but Discounts Offer Savings Opportunities

Easter food has become more expensive since last year. But it's possible to find deals since it's also one of the year's biggest campaign weeks, according to Matpriskollen.

Easter Food Prices Rise, but Discounts Offer Savings Opportunities

This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

The coffee price is soaring, but Trump's tariffs can actually make coffee cheaper in Sweden. Coffee lovers who are price-sensitive may well hope that Trump sticks to the tariffs, says Ulf Lindvall, CEO of the family-owned company Lindvall's coffee.

This is why Trump's tariffs can lead to cheaper coffee

Coffee Prices Surge but Still Affordable per Cup

The coffee is now "record expensive" say both the trade and suppliers, but point to each other when it comes to the question of who raised the price. It's not surprising that it engages.

Coffee Prices Surge but Still Affordable per Cup

Food Prices Stabilize as Supermarkets Compete for Shoppers

After large price increases on food at the beginning of the year, a slowdown occurred in March. The explanation may be tougher competition in the battle for customers.

Food Prices Stabilize as Supermarkets Compete for Shoppers

New app helps you find the lowest food price

Food prices are skyrocketing again and now a new service is being launched where consumers can compare store prices. By scanning a food item, you can see the price at other stores.

New app helps you find the lowest food price

Why Food Prices Are Skyrocketing: The Surprising Factors Behind the Surge

Food prices continue to soar. In February, the increase was the largest in two years, according to the Food Price Index.

Why Food Prices Are Skyrocketing: The Surprising Factors Behind the Surge

Food prices are rising again – new price hikes are waiting

After a more normal increase during 2024, food prices are now taking off again. In January, the largest increase in a single month since March 2023 is seen, according to the Food Price Index's latest survey.

Food prices are rising again – new price hikes are waiting

The Matchstick is Over - But Prices May Rise Again

Food prices increased by 2. 8 percent in 2024 – a more normal increase compared to the price shock in previous years.

The Matchstick is Over - But Prices May Rise Again

This year's New Year's food becomes so much more expensive

The food for the New Year's celebration has become more expensive during the year. The prices of certain goods have increased significantly, according to a compilation from Matpriskollen.

This year's New Year's food becomes so much more expensive

Coffee at a record high price - how to avoid the price shock

The coffee price is soaring towards new record levels. But there is a golden opportunity to buy cheaper, according to Ulf Mazur at Matpriskollen.

Coffee at a record high price - how to avoid the price shock

Food Prices Rise – The Items That Increase the Most

Food prices increased by 0. 2 percent in October, shows new statistics from the Food Price Monitor.

Food Prices Rise – The Items That Increase the Most

Criticism: Too Small Price Reduction on Plastic Bags

The price of plastic bags is now being lowered as the tax is being abolished. However, the reduction should be greater, according to the website Matpriskollen, which believes that the food chains should take into account the 75 öre per bag VAT.

Criticism: Too Small Price Reduction on Plastic Bags

Vegetables are the most expensive - "it's about thousands"

Households can save thousands of kronor by buying fruit and vegetables in the cheap store instead of the expensive one. This is revealed in a new survey from Matpriskollen.

Vegetables are the most expensive - "it's about thousands"

Food prices are rising again

Food prices are rising again. The increase in September is the largest in several months, according to new figures from the Food Price Index.

Food prices are rising again

Price War on Fat in the Grocery Store

A price war is underway for the fat on the sandwich, according to the Food Price Monitor. But on average, food prices remained completely still in August, and since the beginning of 2022, food has become 24 percent more expensive.

Price War on Fat in the Grocery Store

Food prices that are increasing the most

This summer, potatoes are among the food items that have risen in price: 2. 8 percent during the month of July, according to the Food Price Index.

Food prices that are increasing the most

Coffee prices are soaring: "Risk of becoming even more expensive"

Food prices increased slightly in June and most of the price increase is due to coffee, show new figures from the Food Price Monitor. There is a risk that it will become even more expensive, says Ulf Mazur at the Food Price Monitor.

Coffee prices are soaring: "Risk of becoming even more expensive"

Shop Smart Ahead of Midsummer

Under the last two years, household expenditure has increased sharply. Ahead of the Midsummer sales, certain goods have risen in price, but there is a chance of real bargains.

Shop Smart Ahead of Midsummer