Which foods are seeing the biggest price rises?

You can’t help but notice how much more expensive food is getting every time you go to the supermarket - and with good reason. 

Yes, the rate of food price inflation slowed last month from 4.5% to 3.6%.

But that doesn’t mean prices are falling.

The cost of food is going up, just at a slightly slower pace.

And some products are increasing in price more than others.

Where are the steepest price rises happening?

Compare the Market has taken a close look at the supermarket shelves to see what’s shooting up in price the most.

A 300g pack of veggie mince came top of the list, with the price going up from £1.25 to £2.60 in the last two years.

That’s an increase of 108%.

This was followed by:

• pork sausages (12-pack) - £3.30 (up 88.57% from £1.75 in 2024)
• noodle ready meal (90g) - £1.20 (up 73.91% from 69p)
• tinned beans (415g) - £1.40 (up 40% from £1)
• ice lollies (six-pack) - £2.75 (up 37.5% from £2)
• chocolate bar (110g) - £1.75 (up 29.63% from £1.35)
• breakfast snack bars (five-pack) - £1.25 (up 26.26% from 99p)
• meal kits (663g) - £3.75 (up 25% from £3)
• vegetable stock (20pcs) - £2.49 (up 24.5% from £2)
• tinned soup (400g) - £1.70 (up 21.43% from £1.40)
• frozen oven chips (1.2kg) -  £3.75 (up 17.2% from £3.20)

Commenting on the figures, Charlie Evans of Compare the Market said the steepest price rises are “currently concentrated in snack products”.

However, he pointed out that some everyday staples have actually come down in price since 2024.

For example, the price of a 550g block of cheddar has fallen by 20p to £5.75, while a four-pack of tinned tomatoes is 25p cheaper.

“By leaning more towards these pantry staples where possible, shoppers may be able to balance out some of the sharper increases identified in the recent analysis,” Mr Evans said.

What else can I do to keep costs down?

If you’re struggling with the cost of your weekly shop, then it pays to shop around.

Your nearest supermarket or the one you’re in the habit of going to might not necessarily be the cheapest.

Another practical step you can take is creating a budget.

By keeping an eye on how much money you’ve got coming in and going out, you can prioritise your spending and know how much you can afford.

We’ve also put together some handy tips on how to keep the cost of your weekly shop down, which could help your money go further.