Purchasing Christmas lunch will be more expensive than last year despite falling food prices.

For a third month in a row, food prices have continued to fall, but they're still 6% higher than a year ago.

Grocery food's 7% increase was one of the largest contributors to the annual change.

Foodstuffs managing director Chris Quin told Mike Hosking that he expects most shoppers will have to stick to a budget this Christmas.

He says people will have to look at the food options that fit their budget.

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Purchasing Christmas lunch will be more expensive than last year despite falling food prices. 
For a third month in a row, food prices have continued to fall, but they're still 6% higher than a year ago. 
Grocery food's 7% increase was one of the largest contributors to the annual change. 
Foodstuffs managing director Chris Quin told Mike Hosking that he expects most shoppers will have to stick to a budget this Christmas. 
He says people will have to look at the food options that fit their budget. 
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