Which? comments on food inflation research from Kantar

Sue Davies, Which? Head of Food Policy and Consumer Rights, said:

"With soaring costs already causing difficulty for millions of households, these latest figures are deeply concerning.

"Even before more recent price rises, Which? research found that the price of hundreds of everyday groceries had surged by more than 20 per cent over the last two years and that own-brand budget groceries have become less available.

"Supermarkets must do what they can to reduce the stress of budgeting by providing clear unit pricing to help shoppers to easily compare items and find the best value option for them. Budget ranges also need to be more widely available across stores, so consumers are not forced to pay over the odds for everyday essentials."