The cost of Christmas dinner in Britain will be the most expensive in a decade.
A typical holiday meal, including turkey, pork and vegetables, is more expensive this year. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a bird-flu outbreak in the UK, there has been turmoil in markets.
The price of dinner will be the most expensive in a decade.
Mintec is the source of the data.
The food industry has been impacted by inflation with tighter margins for producers caused by rising input costs. As far back as 2012 the firm's data goes.
British households are facing the worst cost of living crisis in a generation with inflation at a 41 year high. The price of pork and turkey have gone up 39% and 30%, respectively, in the past year.
Half of the free range turkeys in the UK have been wiped out by bird flu.
The Christmas dinner index is up by almost 14%, with consumers opting for a vegan meal.
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