Why are food prices still going up?

Food prices have been on the rise due to factors such as climate change, affecting crop yields, and global events like the war in Ukraine disrupting supply chains. Business owners are grappling with increased costs, including higher minimum wages and employer National Insurance Contributions, leading to price hikes for consumers. Low-income families are hit the hardest by these inflationary trends, as they spend a larger portion of their income on food and have fewer options to cut back.