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GROCERIES

Watch: Brad Olsen speaks to AM's Ryan Bridge.
Groceries

Economist warns grocery prices still 'a challenge' amid soaring costs of chips, noodles, laundry powder

The latest grocery data showed an increase of 5.4 percent in October, but it's the slowest rise in 19 months.

"It's a $25 billion industry, it's a big industry to get involved in."
Groceries

'Are you really going to change the game?': Grocery Commissioner pressed on AM after Supie's shock closure

"It's a $25 billion industry, it's a big industry to get involved in."

Watch: Brad Olsen speaks to AM about the latest grocery data.
Groceries

Economist warns groceries 'not about to get cheaper' as new data shows food prices still rising

The latest grocery data showed a 6.6 percent rise in August.

Watch: Brad Olsen speaks to AM Early about rising supply costs.
Groceries

Price of chocolate, fruit and vegetables still on the rise - why rice could be next

July was the fifth month in a row that monthly costs of groceries rose roughly triple the rate of pre-pandemic prices. Video description: Olsen didn't paint a rosy picture with supply costs continuing to rise.

Watch: Commerce Commission 'disappointed' dodgy specials still occurring at supermarkets.
Groceries

'Disappointing': Commerce Commission isn't afraid to prosecute supermarkets after more problematic pricing revealed

"This is a serious issue you need to get your act together. So it is disappointing to see it still coming up."
Watch: Kaysha Brownlie reports on how the timing couldn't be better for a new Grocery Commissioner.
Groceries

'Where's the real action': Kiwis lash out at Govt's new Grocery Commissioner

"He'll make no difference, just a lot of talk."

Watch: Brad Olsen speaks to AM Early about the latest supplier cost data for supermarkets.
Groceries

'Not out of the woods': Supply costs continue to rise but hope on horizon for Kiwi shoppers

Price pressures could soon start to ease.
Watch: Brad Olsen speaks to AM Early with the latest on supermarket prices.
Groceries

'Not out of the woods yet': Supply costs still increasing but economist says 'tide is turning' on supermarket prices

The latest supplier cost index showed an annual increase of 8.8 percent.

"Stronger measures would be needed to achieve these outcomes, including breaking up the existing duopoly that currently dominates the sector."
Groceries

Govt's grocery reforms won't make much difference, report finds

"Stronger measures would be needed to achieve these outcomes, including breaking up the existing duopoly that currently dominates the sector."