Food prices
Nooshi Dadgostar calls food giants fat cats at V congress
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At Vänsterpartiet's congress in Örebro, leader Nooshi Dadgostar attacked food giants, calling them 'fat cats' robbing Swedish households. Ica retailers' chairman Mikael Norling condemns the statement as unfair. Dadgostar also demands Vänsterpartiet join the next government.
A weekly menu for a family of four varies in cost across stores in Dalarna. SVT Nyheter Dalarna's measurement shows that store choice can save over 4000 kronor annually.
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Following sharp fuel price increases from 6 May 2026 due to the US-Iran war, higher fuel and fertiliser costs are driving up food prices in South Africa. The basic food basket for Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant recipients has reached R423.86, surpassing the R370 grant and heightening food insecurity risks for low-income households, economists warn.