Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets increased again in December 2025 by 2.4%pa.

Proteins saw the largest increase, and dairy's price increase slowed but still remained above the average. 

Although, Brad Olsen says the latest numbers give him hope for better food costs through this year. 

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Costs from grocery suppliers to supermarkets increased again in December 2025 by 2.4%pa.
Proteins saw the largest increase, and dairy's price increase slowed but still remained above the average.&nbsp;
Although, Brad Olsen says the latest numbers give him hope for better food costs through this year.&nbsp;
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics principal economist says grocery prices not all bad despite recent increase

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