EconomyA regular packet is expected to be almost €2 more expensive in the shops. "The biggest price increase I've ever seen", says the CEO of coffee manufacturer Lindvall.
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ICA CEO on price hikes: “We’re doing everything to help”
EconomyICA Sweden made a gross profit of €2.4 billion last year - while reports warn that many Swedes can no longer afford to eat their fill.
Food prices keep rising – Swedes urged to boycott
SwedenSwedes urged to boycott grocery stores from March 17-23 to protest soaring food prices.
Swedish food prices soar – up 25 percent in three years
EconomyLast year, prices of almost 36,000 food products increased - and coffee has not been this expensive for over 50 years.
Food prices continue to rise: “Hits households hard”
EconomyA previously cheap staple such as potatoes now costs between SEK 20 and 25 per kilo in many stores.
Swedish food prices stable in March
EconomyIncreased by 0.1% last month, according to Matpriskollen's review.
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Swedish food prices rising again
SwedenAbout a third of products were more expensive in October than in September, with Ica raising prices the most.
More Swedish households struggle to make ends meet
EconomyAmong single individuals, 30 percent have gone into a deficit every month in the past six months.
Food prices unlikely to fall
Sweden"The higher price levels we are now experiencing will continue for the time being," says Carl Eckerdal, chief economist at the Swedish Food Federation.
Sweden: Food prices increased in July
SwedenIn July, food prices have increased by 0.2% on 20% of the product range.
Food prices expected to rise
Economy"Everything is driven by world market prices," says the CEO of the Swedish Grocery Association.
Swedish advertising flyers contain mostly unhealthy products
Economy"It is urgent to question what is offered in grocery store promotions", according to researcher Melissa Mjöberg.
More and more parents cannot afford breakfast for their children
EconomyAlmost 20% of young parents in Sweden cannot always afford to give their children breakfast - a year ago the figure was 2%.
Record increase in Swedish food prices in February
Economy"It doesn't add up for many. It's becoming a problem that politicians need to do something about", says Ulf Mazur founder of Matpriskollen.
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